Toads and Frogs Track List:

Mountain Pond: 23:55 min.
American Toads, Spring Peepers, and Mountain Chorus Frogs serenade at a beaver pond in the Big Frog Wilderness of Southeastern Tennessee. This relaxing chorus is heard during April.

Toad Haven: 17:52 min.
Listen to American Toads with a background of Spring Peepers, Green and Bull frogs along a placid river in Pennsylvania. You may also hear a Barred Owl, some Canada Geese at a nearby lake, and the faint screeches of a flying squirrel.

Kentucky Pond: 21:53 min.
This recording was made at a small pond within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. Blanchard's Cricket, Green Tree, Bull, and Green frogs join with Fowler's Toads in a jubilant, yet relaxing, all night chorus in May. In the distance, a Barred Owl and a group of coyotes can be heard.

Texas Canyon: 15:18 min.
Abundant toads and frogs call from a canyon wetland in the Texas panhandle. Blanchard's Cricket and Plains Leopard frogs join with Woodhouse's, Great Plains Narrow-mouthed, and occasional Great Plains Toads in this pleasant chorus.

Shoreline Forest: 40:27 min.
In the early morning mist, a chorus of Robin, Swainson's Thrush, Song Sparrow, Morning Dove, Western Tanager, and more greet the ear. In the distance, the ever restless waves of the Pacific Ocean can be subtly heard washing ashore.

Quail Haven: 34:40 min.
On a warm, breezy afternoon, the air is filled with the songs of Swainson's Thrush, calls of abundant California Quail, and sounds of occasional Stellar Jays, Raven, Hummingbirds, Wilson Warblers, Song Sparrow, and more.

California Coast: 67:44 min.
One uninterrupted track of surf sounds.

Ozark Dawn: 36:00 min.
The sounds of the night transition to a chorus of diurnal birds on a warm, foggy morning. Hear Chuck-wills-widows, Barred Owls, Whip-poor-wills, Crickets, and distant Green and Bull Frogs while it is still dark. Northern Mockingbird, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Cardinal, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Carolina Wren, Indigo Bunting, Blue Jay and more are heard as the first rays of light illuminate the forest.

Morning Frenzy: 16:16 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
As the sun rises during mid morning, more birds emerge and sing jubilantly. The Mockingbirds are joined by Woodpeckers, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Wrens, Warblers, Wood Pewee, Red-tailed Hawks, Pileated Woodpecker, and more. Listen for the hummingbird to visit nearby during this wonderful, mid-morning chorus of bird songs.

Evening Chorus: 13:54 min.
During evening, a relaxing, mellow bird chorus mixed with insect sounds resonates throughout the forest. Hear Carolina Wren, Mockingbird, Bluejay, Cardinal, Indigo Buntings, Pileated Woodpecker, and Yellow-throated Vireo.

Nightfall: 12:30 min.
After dark, only the sounds of the night are heard. Listen to insects and Cope's Tree Frogs as Chuck-wills-widows call and fly about. In the background, there are distant Green and Bull Frogs calling.

Prairie Melodies: 10:02 min.
On the hillsides, away from the water, tall grasses sway in the breeze on a warm sunny afternoon. Lark Buntings are singing from their perches along the farm fences. Western Meadowlarks call from the deep grass, and the squawks of Ring-necked Pheasants are heard over the pleasant murmur of insects.

Lakeside Evening: 15:15 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
Relax with a wonderful variety of birds along this secluded lakeshore during late afternoon. Yellow-headed Blackbirds call from the Cattails. American Avocets make shrill calls as they roam the shoreline. American Bittern, Song Sparrow, and Ring-necked Pheasant can be heard in the background. Killdeer, Canada Geese, Blue-winged Teal, Mallard, and Western Chorus Frogs are heard throughout. Listen for the heavy wing beats of a White Pelican as it ascends nearby. Franklin Gulls, common only to the Pothole region, are also heard.

Pothole Marsh: 25:25 min.
The marshes, in the Pothole region, are abundant with life. Listen to a vibrant chorus of birds in this small pothole on a calm evening. Yellow-headed and Red-winged Blackbirds compete for territory. The rattling calls of many Marsh Wrens and chants of Common Yellowthroat Warblers emanate from the dense Cattails. Pied-billed Grebe, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler call and splash in the pools. Listen for the Virginia Rail and unique whinny of a Sora Rail. Dueling groups of Coyotes yelp in the distant fields, and a Deer casually walks by.

Pothole Sunset: 25:37 min.
Twilight brings fascinating new sounds to the marsh. Red-winged Blackbirds, Marsh Wrens, Common Yellowthroat Warblers, and Western Meadowlarks gradually subside. Coyote packs begin to roam and howl. Listen, as Pied-billed Grebes, Shoveler, and Blue-winged Teal actively fly about and call. The cries, of a Red-tailed Hawk, are heard from its nest. A chorus of Western Chorus Frogs, punctuated by Leopard Frogs, intensifies. The winnowing of Wilson’s Snipe and pumping sound of Bittern can also be heard.

Minnesota: Sounds from the Land of Lakes Track List:

Dragon Lake: 25:00 min.
Near the edge of the Boreal Forest, off a rough dirt road, is a secluded lake surrounded by mixed pine and birch. A light breeze is heard in the pines, along with an abundance of birds during this dawn chorus. Chestnut-Sided Warblers, Least Flycatchers, Red-Breasted Grosbeak, Eastern Wood Pewee, Robin, Crow, Pine Warbler, and Woodpeckers are heard. Hear the tremolo and wails of Loons from the lake. Listen for Red Squirrels playing in the trees and a Hummingbird buzzing in to check things out.

Whitefish Lake: 30:00 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
A flurry of activity begins at the crack of dawn around this larger lake. The shores are full of Cattails, which attract many Red-Winged Blackbirds, and provide sanctuary for American Bitterns, which are heard nearby. Eagles quietly soar above, as Cedar Waxwings line up on the tree limbs. Loons call loudly as Canada Geese, Ducks, and Snipe are heard in the background. Field Sparrow, Robin, Red-Eyed Vireo, Common Yellowthroat and Chestnut-Sided Warblers sing from the brush. This is a morning rich with wildlife diversity.

Nighttime Shore: 23:00 min.
After midnight, many creatures fill the night with eerie sounds. Common Snipe perform aerial displays while winnowing. Abundant May Bugs buzz by. Barred Owls call from the deep forest. Great Blue Herons squawk as they fly about. Distant American Toads, Green Frogs, and Killdeer are heard. Listen for the drumming of Ruffed Grouse and fish splashing in the water. The wails of the Loon pierce the night, and seem to echo forever across the lake. Listen to one Loon perform a display, paddling in circles as it calls with a very loud tremolo. This album is a spectacular auditory experience.

Superior Forest: 12:00 min.
In the woodlands, a few miles south of Lake Superior, listen to this mid-morning chorus of Pine and Black-throated Green Warblers, Hermit Thrush, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Chipmunk, Blue Jay, woodpeckers, distant Sandhill Cranes, and more.

Copper Forest: 14:59 min.
On a bright, sunny morning, at a remote hilltop within the Copper Forest, crickets chirp as Rose-breasted Grosbeaks sing in the trees above. Ovenbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Song Sparrows, various warblers, and an Annual Cicada are also heard in this relaxing soundscape.

Porcupine Mountains: 16:55 min.
A huge volume of gnats and mosquitoes are a feast for the flycatchers and warblers. On this breezy, warm morning, hear many Least Flycatchers, Eastern Pewees, Chestnut-sided Warblers, and White-throated Sparrows, in a rich chorus with woodpeckers, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Song Sparrow, and more.

Receding Storm: 14:58 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
After a long rainstorm, birds emerge in a flurry of activity to create this wonderfully rich chorus. Listen to White-throated Sparrows, Chestnut-sided Warblers, Robin, Woodpeckers, Chickadee, and more. A single rumble of thunder rattles the forest, as water continues to drip from the trees.

Cranberry Lake: 19:00 min.
Along the shores of this remote lake, just as the daylight fades into darkness, hear the last songs of the Hermit Thrush, Robin, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Chestnut-Sided Warbler, White-throated Sparrow, and the chatter of a Red Squirrel. Whip-poor-wills, Barred Owl, a distant Wilson’s Snipe, and a Timber Wolf are heard after dark. Gray Tree and Green Frogs are heard throughout.

Upland Dawn: 20:00 min.
The first rays of light touching the ridge line awaken the birds. Least Flycatchers, Ovenbirds, Nuthatches, Vireos, Woodpeckers, and Chipmunks begin to call.

Upland Morning: 14:30 min.
Later in the morning, the warblers and vireos become more active. Listen to the delightful chorus featuring Redstart, Red-Eyed Vireo, Ovenbird, other Warblers, Chipmunk, and more.

Hemlock Hollow: 08:00 min.
A small creek flows through this narrow valley of Hemlock trees. Red Squirrels call from the trees, Blue Jays fly across, and Wood Thrush sing from the cool forest floor.

Forest Canopy: 13:00 min Available as a single MP3 file.
Along a steep valley, you can peer directly into the canopy. Many Redstarts sing as they feed and collect material for their nests. Chipmunks scamper nearby, as distant Pileated Woodpeckers drill. Veery, Red-Eyed Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers, and more are heard in this vibrant chorus.

Grosbeak Ridge: 9:39 min.
During a warm breezy afternoon high on a ridge, Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks sing. Redstart, Robin, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Chipmunk, and other Warblers can be heard as well.

Veery Duel: 08:07 min.
As daylight fades to darkness, in the deep forest, two Veerys sing their last songs of the day. A deer can be heard, making an alarm call, as it passes through the woods.

Last Light: 05:00 min.
The last hint of light fades from a grassy clearing in the forest. Verrys and Catbirds can still be heard. A lone Woodcock peents and flies around the small field, as Barred Owls emerge for the night.

Cactus Valley: 18:00 min Available as a single MP3 file.
Begin your morning journey in this harsh but beautiful desert valley. On a brushy hillside of Prickly Pear, Cholla, and Saguaro cactus, hear a wonderful chorus of Gambel’s Quail, Gila Woodpecker, White-Winged Dove, Cactus and Canyon Wren. Warblers, Cassin’s Kingbirds, and Flycatchers can also be heard.

Saguaro Sunrise: 15:40 min
In the desolate, open deserts of Southwest Arizona, life-giving Saguaro cactus dominates the landscape. All is silent during the unrelenting afternoon heat, but listen to this sunrise chorus of birds. Brown-Headed Flycatchers, Gila Woodpeckers, Cactus Wren, and White-Wing Dove call loudly. Raven, Gambel’s Quail, and more are audible in the background.

Ghost Ranch: 8:05 min
Venture to an abandoned desert ranch, converted into a wildlife sanctuary. With the absence of cattle, the grasses and wildlife have been rejuvenated. Listen to a variety of birds along a permanent creek, dense with Palo Verde, Mesquite, and towering Arizona Sycamore. Many birds frequent this lush riparian environment. White-Winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Wilson Warbler, Vermilion Flycatcher, Indigo Bunting, Gila Woodpecker, Chat, and more sing in the trees, above the scampering feet of lizards.

Desert Spring: 19:00 min
Running water can transform the desert into an oasis. This permanent spring attracts many birds, animals, and insects to its shady canopy of large trees and shrubs. Yellow-Breasted Chat call from the trees, Hummingbirds fly about, a Cooper’s Hawk calls with a laughing cackle near it’s nest, and a Raven drops by. Audubon’s warblers and more sing from the brush, as gentle breezes stir the leaves.

Pine Canyon; 18:00 min
High in the desert mountains, a completely different life zone emerges. These sky islands, as they are called, feature pine forests with cool running creeks and steep canyon walls. Audubon’s Warbler, Scrub Jay, Greater Pewee, Turkey, Robin, Black-Headed Grosbeak, and more are heard on a breezy morning in this canyon.

Track List:

Kentucky Morning: 20:23min. Available as a single MP3 file.
It’s a sunny, warm, mid April morning in a remote Kentucky valley. Chipmunks, Blue Jays, Cardinal, Titmice, Wood Thrush, Flickers, Chickadee, are active. A nice Spring chorus of mostly permanent resident birds.

Woodland Swamp: 9:00min.
A small creek flows into a clearing in the woods. A swamp wetland forms, attracting a different variety of birds. Listen to Red-Winged Black birds, Baltimore Oriole, Catbirds, Mourning Doves, Yellowthroat Warblers, Blue-Grey Gnatcatchers, Song Sparrows, Yellow Warblers, Canada Geese, and more.

Paradise Hill: 20:40min.
Listen to the sunrise chorus of birds on a beautiful forest hill. The sounds of birds gradually increase as the sun rises. Robins, Oven Birds, Wood Thrush, Rufous-Sided Towhees sing and gather worms to feed their young. Crows fly over in search of food. Hear a deer snort and prance away. Later the Woodpeckers, Warblers, and House Wren begin to chime in.

Mid Morning Melody: 9:10min.
It’s a balmy Spring morning near a large creek in Pennsylvania. The brush near the creek transitions into woodland. This is a great place to listen to Chestnut-sided, Hooded, Canada, and Black-Throated Green Warblers, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, and American Redstart. Also hear Ruffed Grouse, House Wren, Crow, and more.

County Morning: 15:43min.
As the sun rises near a small creek, in the Ohio countryside, birds burst into activity. Mourning Doves echo in the distance as Catbirds and Rufous-Sided Towhees chatter and fly from bush to bush. Cardinals, Wood Thrush, Prothonotary Warbler, House Wren, and more join in the chorus.

River Sanctuary: 15:34min. Available as a single MP3 file.
Imagine wading, in this Pennsylvanian river, during trout season. The birds sing a rich chorus on this warm, sunny morning. Turkey, Yellow-Shafted Flickers, Wood Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Pewee, Nuthatch, along with Yellow-throated, Hooded, and Canada Warblers are heard.

Forest Dawn: 23:44min.
As the darkness fades, the Whip-poor-wills make their last calls of the night. The warm sun rises, bringing breezes to this forest hilltop. Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Towhees, Wood Thrush, Catbirds, Pewees, Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, American Redstarts, plus Hooded and Yellow-Throated Warblers, and more greet the morning light.

Whip-poor-wills: 17:03min.
On a warm, quiet Spring night, the calls of Whip-poor-wills are heard throughout the forest. A pair of Barred Owls vocalize in a distant valley.

River Valley Dawn: 31:20min. Available as a single MP3 file.
The river murmurs in the background as the sun rises on a foggy morning. Ruffed Grouse, Oven Birds, Wood Thrush, and Woodpeckers call out. Woodpeckers are knocking on trees throughout. A breeze picks up. Warblers and Vireos start singing all over. American Redstart, Hooded and Black-Throated Green Warblers, Red-Eyed Vireos, Juncos, Nuthatch, Veery, Rufous-Sided Towhee, and Robin are all here among other Vireos and Warblers.

Forest Dreams: 30:17min.
Dawn breaks on a warm, mid-May morning. Dew drips from the trees. Wood Thrush, Oven Birds, Eastern Pewee, and Red-Bellied Woodpecker sing out. The breeze kicks up now and then. Crows fly by. Cardinal, Robin, House Wren, various Vireos and Warblers can be heard. A lone Coyote calls. A peaceful, relaxing morning in the forest.

Woodland Twilight: 13:20min.
Sunset fades into darkness as a river rumbles in the distance. The Wood Thrush, Oven Birds, Veery, Rufous-Sided Towhee, Yellow-Shafted Flicker, House Wren, Chipmunk, Warblers and Vireos join in this evening chorus. The Veerys become very active, flying about, making an untypical call. A Great Horned Owl voices the arrival of darkness. The Veerys continue to call into the darkness.

Peaceful Meadow- 6:24min.
Darkness descends upon a grassy meadow after a hot summer day. Listen to a variety of crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids that inhabit this country meadow.

Elk Country- 10:57min.
On a late summer night in the hills of Pennsylvania, the murmurs of bugling elk join the insect chorus. Distant Barred Owls can also be heard.

Screech Owl Haunt- 8:50min. Available as a single MP3 file.
Two Screech Owls pass through a lonely country hideaway on a hot, humid summer night. Listen to the sounds of crickets, Bush and True Katydids, Coneheads, and the eerie calls of the Eastern Screech Owl.

Coyote Hills- 9:15min.
Hear distant coyotes yelp among the rolling hills during this moonlit night. A lively chorus of True Katydids and field insects sing out.

Foggy Hollow- 9:20min.
After an evening thunderstorm, fog settles into this woody, swampy hollow. Moisture can be heard dripping from the trees, as Green Frogs call out from the water. True Katydids dominate the insect chorus as they call from the trees.

Farmland Chorus- 8:33min.
An old, overgrown farm hosts a mixture of tree and field insects. Hear the Barred Owls call out as the crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids join in chorus.

Summer Woods- 6:39min.
Bush and True Katydids join crickets in this woodland chorus on a warm summer night.

Brush Chorus- 7:58min.
Common Conehead, crickets, and katydids sound off in the heavy brush of this secluded field.

August Night- 7:45min.
Hear an abundance of highly active insects on this exceptionally hot, humid August night.

Track List:

Winslow Hill: 12:52min.
Winslow Hill is the most popular Elk viewing area in Pennsylvania, and is where Pennsylvania’s reintroduction program started. Amidst a background of late summer insects and distant Barred Owls, listen to the majestic bulls bugle throughout the hills. Nearby, a large bull can be heard calling and attacking shrubbery. Listen for the distinctive calls of the cow Elk during the commotion. Later, two distant bulls meet with a clash of antlers in a territorial battle.

Titans Battle: 30:00min. Available as a single MP3 file.
The massive bulls roam the forests, staking their territory by bugling and fighting. Hear two bulls meet in a nearby grassy opening as they wail and crash antlers in a long, fierce battle. Listen for the White-tailed Deer as they vacate the area. The wailing looser moves off through the forest and encounters yet another bull. This time he backs off, and turns directly towards Natureguy, just before he disappears into the darkness.

Valley of Giants: 19:30min.
On a crisp September night as the leaves are gently falling, the insects chirp, and the Southern Flying Squirrels can be heard scampering and screeching. The bull Elk are also prowling this valley as they bugle with a variety of tones.

Night Echoes: 8:20min.
After Midnight, as the temperature drops below 40 degrees, the insects murmur slowly. The wind is calm and it is exceptionally quiet. Barred and Screech Owls can be heard from far away. The bugling of the Elk can be heard echoing through the valley.

Spring Peepers: 6:00 min.
Spring Peepers are some of the most noticeable frogs in the Spring due to their large numbers and early emergence. Listen to the Spring Peepers delightful melody.

Vernal Pool: 5:00 min.
Vernal Pools are shallow, temporary, woodland pools. Wood Frogs often gather in them and call for a short time period. Listen to the Wood Frogs clatter, along with the Swamp Chorus Frogs, which sound similar to stroking the teeth of a comb.

Leopard Pond: 5:00 min.
Northern Leopard Frogs vocalize deep croaks for a short period of time. Here, they are heard during the daytime along with birds.

Mid Ohio Chorus: 10:00 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
A classic, mid-April chorus of Pickerel Frogs, Spring Peepers, American Toads, and a couple of Wood Frogs. Sometimes you can hear fish jumping out of the water after the frogs.

Kentucky Hills: 15:00min.
High in the hills of Kentucky, a nice chorus of Southern Toad and Mountain Chorus Frogs break the night silence.

Georgia Swamp: 6:00 min.
Green Tree Frog chorus. Listen for the Southern Cricket Frogs in the quiet periods.

Tree Frog Pool: 5:00 min.
Gray Tree Frogs emerge in April and continue to call through July, often from trees. Listen for the Turkey in this track, which sounds similar to a Gray Tree Frog. 

May Wetland: 8:00 min.
Gray Tree Frogs, Spring Peepers, and Green Frogs call from this wetland created by beavers. 

Green Serenade: 6:00 min.
Enjoy this chorus of Green Frog, often nicknamed the rubber band or banjo frog. 

June Frenzy: 8:00 min.
The deep-voiced Bull Frogs and Green Frogs in a larger swamp.

Beginnings: 10:00 min.
A gentle trickle begins it's downhill journey to the river below.

Stream: 10:00 min. Available as a single MP3 file.
Several small trickles gather to form this gently flowing stream.

Over Rocks: 9:00 min.
Listen, as the stream cascades over rocks along the way.

Little Falls: 8:30 min.
The stream drops over the edge of this 12-foot waterfall.

Small Creek: 9:00 min.
Streams combine forming this briskly flowing 5-foot wide creek.

Slate Falls: 8:30 min.
The creek hurtles down this sloped, 40-foot waterfall.

Big Creek: 8:30 min.
Building further, the creek is now a bubbling 15-foot wide flow.

River Flow: 9:30 min.
The creek empties into this 100-foot wide, shallow rocky river.

River Falls: 6:00 min.
Hear the river crash over a 60-foot waterfall into foaming white rapids.

Total Play Time is 79 minutes, that's 19 minutes longer than most other nature CD's found elsewhere.

Outer Banks: 34:29 min.
A narrow string of sandy barrier islands, over 130 miles in length, lie off the coast of North Carolina. These islands are known as the Outer Banks, and are popular for fishing, shell collecting, wildlife watching and more. These beaches are exposed to the full fury of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy over 34 minutes of waves breaking on this vacant beach,  near the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
 

Grand Strand: 35:47 min.
The Grand Strand is a coastal feature of South Carolina and southern North Carolina that is known for wide, sandy beaches. The mild Winter weather, due to the Gulf Stream, makes the area ideal for wandering the beach. Myrtle Beach and Huntington Beach (a birdwatcher's favorite) lie at the heart of The Grand Strand. Experience over 35 minutes of surf along this delightful beach on a warm, sunny afternoon.

Lake Superior Shore: 65:00min.
Immerse yourself in the gentle sound of waves along the remote shores of Lake Superior.

There is an increasing rarity of remote beaches free from clutter, houses, buildings, oil rigs, jet traffic, and crowds. Lake Superior is a special place, a clean, quiet place. A place to find peace. Much of the shoreline of Lake Superior is rugged, desolate, and beautiful. The Canadian side is most stunning with 1500 foot elevation changes nearby the lake with wonderful, boulder filled creeks.