Sonoran Desert CD
A CD of bird songs from the Sonoran Desert, recorded in the bird watching
hotspots of Arizona.
This is a Gold
Series CD: The sounds were recorded directly in 24-bit digital
stereo format, using the world's lowest noise microphones, and best performing
amplifiers for unprecedented realism.
Magical places, with surprisingly abundant wildlife, are hidden throughout
the extreme environment of the Sonoran Desert. This Sonoran Desert
CD captures the magnificent bird choruses from lowland cactus forests,
spring-fed creeks, to cool canyons high in the sky islands of Arizona.
These vibrant bird soundscapes include the songs of Gila Woodpecker, Cactus Wren, Gambel’s Quail, Doves, Flycatchers, Warblers, and much more – all free
from added music.
Track List:
Cactus Valley; 18:00 min
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.
Short Sample:
 Cactus
Valley Available as a MP3 download! See the
MP3 download page.
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.
Short Sample:
Ghost
Ranch
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.
Short Sample:
Desert
Spring
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.
Number of tracks on the CD = 5; Total run time = 78:45 minutes.
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a nature recording CD of Arizona birding hot spots now.
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