Nature Sound World - Luontoäänien maailma: Recent Episodes
Nature Sound World -Luontoäänien maailma
Nature soundscapes from real nature. Enjoy and listen – sound of nature is amazing!
Tervetuloa luontoäänien maailmaan. Korkealaatuisia luonnon äänimaisemia suomalaisesta luonnosta. Kuuntele ja nauti.
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A warm summer day by the lake is calm and clear. The surface of the water sparkles in the sunlight, and gentle waves quietly lap against the shore stones. The air is filled with the scent of water and summer. Common gulls glide along the shores, their calls echoing across the water. Everything feels peaceful and alive at the same time.
The morning sun warms the midsummer forest. Most birds have already fallen silent, but the chaffinch and the common chiffchaff still proclaim their place. For insects, the hot summer days once again bring a time of bustling activity.
In early spring, a lot of life gathers around the fields. The nights are still dark and cold, yet the birds and animals clearly carry the energy brought by spring, even though the temperature may drop several degrees below freezing during the coldest hours of the night. One of the best moments of the year has begun.
The midsummer meadow stretches out lush and full of life and sound. The colors of the flowers glow in the sunlight, bumblebees buzz busily from blossom to blossom, and a garden warbler sings cheerfully from the shelter of the branches. The morning is gently warm and peaceful.
A peaceful summer day unfolds warm and calm. The air is soft and quiet, with only a few sounds breaking the stillness. The birdsong season is nearly over — only a few blackcaps still sing from the shelter of the bushes.
Dewdrops glisten on the branches, and the air is fresh, slightly cool from the passing night. Sunbeams dance through the veil of mist, and in the quiet, a small forest brook murmurs as it winds between moss-covered stones and roots.
The brook’s water is clear and cold, bubbling and flowing gently, its sound soft and soothing. Along its banks grow ferns and moss, and here and there, a solitary wood cranesbill blooms. High in the canopy, the bright, clear song of a song thrush rings out — its phrases shifting and following one another like a meditative poem.
A summer morning in an old spruce forest is filled with quiet, green serenity and subtle details that only reveal themselves when you stop and truly listen.
The sun rises slowly behind the tall spruces, its light filtering through the branches in soft, golden beams that paint a tapestry of shadow and light on the forest floor. Moss carpets the ground like a deep green blanket, and moisture rises from it in a faint mist, hovering briefly in the air before the warmth of the day gently dissolves it.
The heavy boughs of the ancient spruces hang low, and the forest holds a sacred, hushed atmosphere — but it is not silent. Somewhere high in the canopy, the red-breasted flycatcher sings its clear, brisk song. It repeats its short phrases with precision and confidence, as if marking its territory. Nearby, more softly but as a steady background thread, the wood warbler’s descending trill can be heard — it begins high and flows downward like a tiny stream in the soundscape.
The birds are present just enough: not too many, not too few. Their voices don’t disturb the forest’s calm but rather deepen it. Everything exists quietly and in its own time. A small animal rustles through the undergrowth — perhaps a vole or a squirrel — then all falls still again.
It’s a moment where time seems to pause — where simply being is enough.
The grove is filled with light and sounds in the morning. A blackcap sings flute-like notes in the branches, and a bumblebee buzzes busily from flower to flower. The whole grove slowly awakens to a new day as the warm light filters through the green canopy.
A cool spring morning in the lakeside forest is quiet and misty. The moisture of the night still lingers in the air, and droplets of water fall slowly from the branches to the ground. The sun begins to peek cautiously over the horizon, reflecting as a silvery shimmer on the lake’s surface. The birdsong begins in harmony with the sun’s first rays.
A light spring rain patters on the water’s surface. The air is fresh and carries the scent of spring. Swans glide calmly forward, water beading on their feathers. One lifts its neck and lets out a powerful, trumpet-like call, to which the other responds. The rain keeps up its steady drumming as the pair of swans moves slowly across the pond.
The wren’s home forest is a lush sanctuary where sunlight filters through the leaves, and the forest floor carries the damp scent of moss. Among ancient spruces, young birches sway gently in the breeze, while a soft rustling hums through the treetops. The wren, small in size but mighty in voice, flits from branch to branch, filling the forest with its bright, melodious song. Its clear tune rings out like the joy of a summer’s day, shimmering in the air like sunlight dancing on a silvered water surface.
A summer day in my cuckoo's home forest. The green tops of the birch trees provide excellent places for the cuckoo to sing. The treetops are good for proclaiming the excellence of your forest to a neighbouring bird.
The blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) forest is lush and full of life. The soundscape is magnificent. An enjoyable listen.
The sympathetic boreal owl is a spring-winter mood creator in the Taiga forest. Unfortunately, the number of boreal owls is decreasing at an alarming rate, in line with the decline of old-growth forests. With the right luck, you may still be able to hear the atmospheric song of this small and sympathetic owl.
The morning soundscape in the forest is pleasant and soothing. The highlights of summer.
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is a great creator of spring-time atmosphere. If you are lucky to get a pair of tawny Owls to nest near your home, you can enjoy their rather loud noises all summer long.
Song of starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is one of the great moments of spring. The skilful song, full of imitations, will delight homeowners from March onwards.
Early summer deciduous forest. Overflowing greenery everywhere. Birdsong, warmth and the smells of summer.
Pigeons are unrivalled creators of atmosphere. In this recording, a wood pigeon coos in its nesting forest on a May morning. Great moments of spring.
Summer rain is pleasant to listen to. The rain intensifies the scents of the forest and inspires birds to sing. Great summer moments.
I made this recording at the beginning of June last year. The calm and warm days of early summer are the best treatment for humans after a long winter. The light and warmth of the sun, the buzz of bumblebees in blossom and the peaceful singing of birds make the moment unforgettable. I like these moments and they should be savoured.
Early summer. In the distance, thunder can be heard as a starling feeds her chicks in her nest box. Insects are actively buzzing in the flowers. The soundscape of a hot summer day.
An atmospheric summer morning in the forest. The cuckoo and the song thrush are the first singers of the morning and the nightjar the last of the night.
A May night on a reedy shore is full of life and sound. Sedge warblers, water rail and moor frogs are the main soloists in a magnificent chorus.
A pair of cranes announce their existence on a forest meadow in May. Their magnificent sound carries far and wide.
There is no quiet time in the North's bright spring night. Night and morning singers blend into a pleasant mixed choir before the dawn. A wonderful time!
The soundscape of the summer garden is dominated by the sounds of the garden warbler and the bumblebee. These sounds, combined with light and warmth, create a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.
The spring day is turning towards evening. The atmosphere in the forest is peaceful and pleasant. A short spring night is about to begin.
The field edge wakes up slowly in the spring morning. The song of the redwing can be heard through the morning. The gulls come to feed in the fields. A pleasant, peaceful atmosphere.
The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) is a great soloist of summer nights. Her atmospheric and melodious singing is soothing to listen to. Here he is singing next to a nest tree on a warm and still early June morning.
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a great singer to set the mood for spring mornings. Its bright and peaceful song can be heard from inside the forest as dawn breaks.
A calm spring morning in April. Tawny owls greet the dawn from their nesting forest, northern lapwings race each other and the redwing begins its song from the birch canopy.
The spring wet forest soundscape is interesting and rich. This time, the common snipes (Gallinago gallinago) play the leading role. Their voices are funny and memorable.
In April, the northern lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) return. Their joyful flight and funny sounds can be heard in the spring fieldscape.
Black grouse males arrive at the traditional lekking site just after dawn. In the near-darkness, the roosters begin to hiss, followed shortly afterwards by the familiar bubbling call. One of the finest shows of the spring begins.
Listen to a quail on a summer night. A quail is definitely one of the fun night birds of midsummer. Here is a small sound sample of a summer night from the edge of a field.
A summer morning in a streamside forest. Birdsong in the foliage surrounding the stream is soothing to listen to.
The atmosphere of a summer night. After the rain has stopped and the wind has calmed, the night singers begin their concert. Great moments in midsummer nature.
Lake ice crackles in the background as the soundscape of spring begins to play as the sun rises.
On warm nights in midsummer, the pine forests come alive. In the darkest hours of the night, The European nightjar take over the sound space. The flapping of wings and the whirring sounds are enchanting to listen to. Welcome to the atmosphere of a summer night.
What remains of the night's rain are raindrops on tree branches, falling to the ground at a leisurely pace as the morning dawns. The warm, still, moist air makes the birds sing and greet the rising sun. Abundant greenery fills the landscape.
A gorgeous spring morning dawn. Goldeneyes (Bucephala clangula) race along the shore, the redwing (Turdus iliacus) starts the morning with a song and the ural owl (Strix uralensis) blows its last hoots of the night.
The song thrush is one of the great mood-setters of spring forest. Its song is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing to listen to.
Imagine yourself in a dark autumn forest. Complete silence, only the moon's soft light with you. Suddenly the darkness is cut by a maniacal laughter...
The warning call of the female eagle owl is perhaps one of the most frightening sounds in Finnish nature. If you don't recognise the caller, your imagination can run wild. The eagle owl was recorded in October on a gorgeous quiet night as the moon lit up the leafless forest.
The crisp, cool and still spring mornings are enchanting. The silence of the landscape gives way to the arrival of migrating birds. Sound and movement are everywhere. These are mornings to savour.
A calm spring evening by a bird lake. The air is filled with the bird sounds: waterfowl, gulls, swans and an eagle owl in the background. A wonderful spring moment.
A calm spring evening by a bird lake. The air is filled with the bird sounds: waterfowl, gulls, swans and an eagle owl in the background. A wonderful spring moment.
A rare visitor from the East. A warm breeze brought the singer to the edge of a local field.
The last morning of June. The bird song season is coming to an end. Summer mornings have a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
a warm summer morning in a pine forest. The warmth of the sun wakes up the insects and inspires the chaffinch and the cuckoo to sing.
A spring forest in May. A stream can be heard in the background and the forest's regular songbirds, the cuckoo and the robin, are singing enthusiastically.
An early summer day. The warmth of the sun, the greenery of summer and the pleasant soundscape make for an unforgettable day.
Early summer morning dawn. A magnificent, rich soundscape that stops the listener in his tracks. You could be in this moment forever.
The joy of spring in the woods by the river. Finches and thrushes sing the message of spring with enthusiasm. Farther away, a woodpecker drums on a dead tree trunk and the water of the river rushes in the background. Spring is everywhere.
Nature wakes up to a spring morning in May. The first rays of sunlight lights up the landscape.The first singers of the morning start immediately with rays of light. The song of the robin on a spring morning is an unforgettable moment.
A beautiful summer morning in a deciduous forest. The warmth of the sun awakens nature to a magnificent concert. The forest is full of sound and life.
Late July early morning have nice peaceful feeling. The intense of spring is no longer there. Song season is close to end but there are still some birds singing. Soundscape is pleasant and relaxing.
A warm and slightly windy morning in the early summer forest. Cuckoo and Willow warbler are singing.
Beautiful and warm summer morning in the garden. The sun warms and inspires birds to sing.
Crispy morning dawn. Cuckoo and black grouse are in the beginning of their concert and at the same time Boreal owl is about to finish his nightly performance.
The croaking chorus of male common frogs (Rana temporaria) in April night. The fog-horn boom of Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris) echoes from near lake.
Crisp march morning in linden forest. Woodpeckers are busy drumming and excavating feeding holes.
whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in first open water spot in frozen lake. Their loud powerful sounds echoes all around in otherwise very quiet spring night.
Warm summer morning in july. Eurasian wren is one of the last singers of summer. In old dead birch white-backed woodpecker drums.
Warm and calm midsummer morning. Some birds still sing but intensity is not like in spring.
Moist and warm summer night. Two skilled singers marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) and thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) make their best to complete the atmosphere.
Joy of spring in April morning. Warm, sunny weather gives extra eagerness birds to sing. Forest is full of sound. Lovely time of the year!
Old spruce forest wakes up in summer. Distant cuckoos first and song thrushes right after.
Midsummer morning in rich deciduous forest. Pair of White-backed woodpeckers make territorial calls. Warm and calm summer day is about to begin.
The Blyth's reed warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is one of the top singers of spring. Peaceful tempo of the song is diversificate and full of mimics of other birds. Another singer is garden warbler (Sylvia borin).
Summer night is about to end. Typical first singer is redwing (Turdus iliacus) and cuckoo. And same time the last night birds and amphibian are about to quit their vocal period. Ural owl (Strix uralensis) male make last calls and frogs still make sounds.
Cold morning in april. Robin has return after long winter. Lake ice makes cracking sounds.
Hot summer morning. Bumble bees and other insects are in full work in wild flowers. Near cranes announce their presence.
Song trush is real creator of the mood in old forests. It’s peaceful way to sing is absolutely pleasant. In the end of recording sings guest from Siberia, greenish warbler.
Two champs together in summer night. Nightingale and Blyth’s reed warbler are absolutely top best singing birds in summer night. Night is at its darkest, which is not that dark this time of year. Full moon makes picture perfect. Let’s just listen.
Calm, warm night and a nightingale. The crystal clear tone of the night is enchanting. One of the best moments in the spring.
Spring night in april. Ice cover has melt and migrating black-throated loons (Gavia arctica) spend night in the lake. Every now and then Loon pairs announce their presence to each others in dark night. Crane couple joins in this midnight call.
Mid march can be still full winter. But for the northern long-eared owl it is spring. After returning from wintering areas couples settle for suitable spruce stand. Frosty and calm night inspire owls to proclaim their territory. Male’s hoot is quiet and can be heard only in short distance. Female hoot is more rough. Maybe the best heard sound is males wing clapping sound in the air. On the background ice in near lake makes low hollow sound in freezing night.
Mysterious sounds in warm summer night can be really confusing. What in earth can make such a strange sounds. Wing clapping, cuick calls and on the top of all churring trill that can last several minutes. The artists is European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus). Funny looking bird that sings at dawn and dusk and rest of day stays silent. This migratory bird spends its winter time with lions in Africas savannahs.
The Blyth's reed warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) sings peacefully in short light summer midnight. It is considered one of the best singers. The song is full of imitations of other birds. Some sounds are familiar but some sounds are strange and excotic. It has learned them from birds of wintering countries India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Nice greetings from far Asia.
Sunny april morning. Blackbird (Turdus merula)sings actively on the top of tree. It's one of the best singers of spring. There can be also heard European robin (Erithacus rubecula), Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) and common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus).
Crystal clear sunny and cold morning in march. Temperature – 10 degrees Celsius. Woodpeckers are very excited, sprig has begun! Birds drum to declare their territory and all loud sound making objects will do. Rumble noise in backround comes from freezing ice cover of near lake.
The Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) and cuckoo sing in summer forest. Bumble bees fly around searching flowers. Quiet rustle comes from insects on ground vegetation.
Warm and lazy midsummer morning. Birds aren’t very active any more and air is full of insects humming sound. Cuckoo makes its last call of the summer and black bird do not even try to sing full song. Singing season of birds is about to end.
The warning call of female Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo). The call has been also described as ‘Devils laugh’. It sure can scare you in dark quiet forest, when it suddenly starts…
At spring time hundreds of European Common frogs (Rana temporaria) gather together in small bonds and ditches for breeding. Their croaking sound is typical soundscape in spring wetlands.
Early spring morning in the wet meadow. The common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) flies around and make its funny sound by vibrating tail feathers. The finnish name Sky Goat describes well the sound it makes. Common and Moor frogs are vocal with lots of birds: European robin, Fieldfares, Eurasian bittern and Ural owl.
Spring deciduous forest wakes up. Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia), common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) and Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) are vocal with many other birds.
The thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) sings at warm spring night. It’s crystal clear, loud and beautiful song echoes from the barn wall. In northern Europe summer spring nights won’t get dark at all and therefore nightingale continues singing from dusk to dawn. Some sheep make noise in the barn walking around.
Sunny warm late summer morning in August. Morning dew drops make sound on near tin roof. Common crane (Grus grus) couple make its morning call and European robin (Erithacus rubecula) ticking calls. On background can be heard common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) cooing and rooster.
Midnight chorus by the lake. Sedge warblers are loud, male European cuckoo sings from near forest and Blyth's reed warbler from shoreline bushes. Garden warbler and Eurasian bittern can be heard also.
A spring night’s darkest hour shoreline reeds are full of life. Moor frogs are everywhere, sedge warblers sing actively and Eurasian Bittern make it’s horn like sound. At close range you can hear how bittern inhales couple times before horn.
Perfect woodpecker forest in sunny april morning. Woodpeckers love deciduous forests with lots of old dead wood. It’s perfect place to drum and dig juicy caterpillars under the tree bark. Background noise comes from flooding spring creek.
At sunrise crane couple announce their territory by singing duet together. The swans make noise in the lake and flock of western jackdaws do chat in the branches of tree. Eurasian bittern fog-horn sound can be heard from shoreline reeds.
Early may morning in deciduous forest. Birds sing very actively and bumble-bees collect nectar from spring flowers. Spring time at its best.
Hundreds of ravens gather togerther to spent night an island. They make this journey every day in large flocks. Recording was made in the evening, about hour before sun set, when ravens are arriving to their night trees.
Marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) and The garden warbler (Sylvia borin) are singing in willow bush near the shore.
Luhta- ja lehtokerttu laulavat pajupuskassa.
Corn crakes (Crex crex) are typical midnight summer “singers” in hayfields. Males are often close to each other and actively announce themselves in their own territories. These funny sounding birds are rarely seen but often heard. This soundscape was made in mid-June at still summer night.
Ural Owl and Raven Ural owl (Strix uralensis) is big boreal owl and famous how it defends argressive against intruders near nest. Raven (Corvus corax) has noticed owl chicks in nest hole and try to figure out how to catch one. Female Ural Owl starts snap the bill as warning and do not hesitate to attact raven if it comes too near. Male Ural owl can be heard also on back.
Viirupöllö ja korppi Korppi kiinnostuu viirupöllönpöntöstä, jossa poikaset kerjäävät ruokaa. Naaraspöllö paukuttaa nokkaansa varoitukseksi ja koiras osallistuu myös tunkeilijoiden karkoitukseen. Lähistöllä närhi rääkäisee varoituksen huomatessaan pöllöt.
Sound of leking Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrixis) is commonly heard in spring boreal taiga forests. In these tournamets male Black Grouses try to conquer the best center spots. Tournament is full of sound, action and loose feathers. Males are most active in the dawns in late april.
Great joy of april with birds. Morning is full of sound and action. Among others you can heard common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), fieldfare (Turdus pilaris), Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata), greenfinch (Chloris chloris), common gull (Larus canus canus) and great tit (Parus major). Listen and enjoy.