Speaking of Nature

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0017

All of the nature sounds were recorded by Bill with his digital field recorder.   The ever present "Tom Crooster" makes an appearance even when Bill is down in the fores

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0016

All of the ambient nature sounds were recorded by Bill in and around the meadow behind his house.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0015

All ambient nature sounds were recorded in the wet meadow behind my house. And Happy Father's Day!!

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0014

This episode was recorded at 6:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026.  Some tracks were added later in the studio.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0013

This episode was recorded on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  The ambient nature sounds in the "main event" were recorded with a Chirp Sounds system.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0012

The ambient background track was recorded using a Chirp Sounds system.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0011

All of the ambient nature sounds in the main body of this episode were recorded with a Chirp Sounds system.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0010

All of the sounds for this episode were recorded using a Chirp Sounds system.  Information on ordering a Chirp Sounds is at the end.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0009

The nature sounds for this audio postcard were recorded at 7:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The sky was full of clouds, rain was imminent, and the temperature was 38

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0008

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0007

March 7, 2026 - The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned. Listen to the new and interesting sounds that the warm weather is bringing to my yard.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0006

Many of the bird sounds that I heard were things that I couldn't identify, which was a real treat for me. If anyone can identify the reggae song in the beginning of this

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0005

In this episode of the Speaking of Nature Audio Postcards I take a look at some of the different vocalizations made by Blue Jays

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0004

Recorded on a cold Saturday morning at the end of January, this episode features American Goldfinches, American Crows, Red Squirrels nibbling on sunflower seeds and Dark-

Speaking of Nature - Episode 0003 - Dark-eyed Junco

I discuss the differences in plumage patters between males and females, as well as birdseed choices that will appeal to juncos.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0003

January 24, 2026 was the coldest day of the year. At sunrise the temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit and the steady wind gives the listener the feeling of being in a fr

Speaking of Nature Episode 0002

This is a companion piece to the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker column that appeared on January 14, 2026 and then again in the Berkshire Eagle on January 17, 2026. There are lo

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard 0002

This episode contains sounds from Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Red Squirrels.

Speaking of Nature Audio Postcard #0001

All sounds were collected using a Chirp Sounds system.  Details are available at the end of the episode.

Speaking of Nature - Episode 0001 - Introduction

I recorded the background noise right in my own yard.