Episode 161: Spring Sunrise in the Cypress Swamp

Recorded on April 12, 2026 at Cold Springs, this is the sound of sunrise in the cypress swamp. Newly arrived Prothonotary Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush and Swainson’s Warbler dominate the morning chorus, while Eastern Cricket Frogs call from the understory.

Other voices in the chorus include Summer Tanager, Northern Parula, Carolina Wren, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Common Yellowthroat, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Brown-headed Cowbird, Brown Thrasher, Chimney Swift, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Canada Goose and American Crow.