Episode 11: Songbirds in the Prairie Meadow

Recorded on August 8, 2024, this is the sound of a buzzing prairie remnant alive with bees and butterflies among wildflowers like Giant Goldenrod and Ironweed. Enjoy the melodies of summer songbirds—American Goldfinch, Indigo Bunting and Common Yellowthroat—mingled with the sounds of cicadas, crickets and katydids. Extended Cut subscribers will also catch the crunch of car wheels on the nearby gravel road.