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If you’re like me, you love the sounds of nature—the dawn chorus, the rustle of wind through trees, the call of coyotes in the dark. These sounds spark curiosity, calm, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Welcome to Nature Is My Jam, a podcast that shares immersive soundscapes recorded in the quiet corners of Northern Michigan and beyond. I’m Darrin, a field recordist capturing the subtle and wild voices of nature by taking my gear to remote places. Each episode features a natura ...
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Send us a text It feels good to be back. This is my first field recording in nearly two years, captured just after sunset along the banks of Otter Creek in Sleeping Bear Dunes. I used my Zoom F3 recorder paired with the Audio-Technica BP4025 microphone, placed as a drop rig for an overnight session. As the light faded, I returned to one of my favor…
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Spring Peepers in Concert: Return to Boekeloo Lodge
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: High Noon at the Boekeloo Lodge
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Dawn Chorus at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Send us a text Quick Note: You will hear some artificial noises in this recording, but they are few and I don’t feel they detract from the recording. It is becoming increasingly difficult to record pristine audio without driving hundreds of miles and spending countless hours in its pursuit. I realize it is perhaps better to include the artificial s…
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Lake Michigan Waves: A Meditative Experience
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Barred Owl Mating Season in Northern Michigan
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Send us a text QUICK NOTE: This recording has a fair bit of noise pollution in the form of traffic and the occasional aircraft. I was a couple of miles away from where I wanted to record but heard the owls starting their calls so wanted to record them. My apologies but I really think this recording is amazing and I wanted to share it with you. I wo…
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What Lies Beneath: Hydrophone Recording of the Boardman River
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Send us a text Greetings one and all. We have returned from a brief hiatus after the passing of Rhonda’s Dad to venture out to the Boardman River for a hydrophone recording. Hydrowhat? A hydrophone is a specialized microphone used to capture the hidden sounds of aquatic environment that happen beneath the surface of the water. Unlike traditional mi…
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Finding Solace Amongst the Waves of Lake Michigan
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Send us a text Recorded with the Sonorous Objects SO.1 microphones and the Zoom F3 Field Recorder, this episode is all about how I find solace and peace by spending time in, on and around Lake Michigan. What makes this recording special, for me, is the muted tones of the lake when the ice has formed. It sounds completely unique and unlike any other…
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Send us a text Disclaimer: I didn’t record this episode deep in the forest or on a deserted stretch of beach. I spent the weekend in my backyard, taking part in the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count. Temperatures ranged from the mid-20s (F) into the high-40s over the weekend. The wind was BRUTAL, with gusts hitting 30 miles per hour. This is not a cle…
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A Morning on Otter Creek with a Raft of Ducks
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Crash, Stomp and Snort: A Night in the Forest
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Moody Lake Michigan Day at Leelanau State Park
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: The Calm Before The Storm
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Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Blustery Day on Empire Bluff
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Otter Creek Tributary
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Send us a text As we enter a long holiday weekend in the United States, I have spent a lot of time thinking about gratitude and growth. 2022 has been an especially “not great” year for my family. We lost three beloved pets, have dealt with health issues and had to navigate an early retirement after losing my job in a career that spanned 25 years. B…
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Tranquility Interrupted on Otter Creek
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Beavers at Otter Lake
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Sounds of Mexico: Birdsong on the Yucatan Peninsula
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Sounds of Northern Michigan: On the Banks of Twenty-Two Creek
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Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Dark and Stormy Night in the the Woods
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Sounds of Old Mission Peninsula: Rainy Night in the Woods
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Sounds of Whitefish Point: Storm Waves on Lake Superior
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Sounds of Leelanau County: Yellowthroats, Hawks, Woodpeckers, Chickadees and Warblers!!
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Sounds of Lake Superior: Crisp Point Beach and Lighthouse
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Sounds of Leelanau Peninsula: Open Meadow with Owls and Coyotes!
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Sounds of Leelanau Peninsula: Lighthouse West Natural Area
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Sounds of Perch Lake: The Mesmerizing Persistence of the Eastern Whip-poor-will
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Sounds of Old Mission Peninsula: Coyotes and Owls at the Old Mission Lighthouse Park
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Sunset at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Gentle Waves on the Beach: A Different Perspective
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Send us a text Quick Note: I am on my way to Houston, Texas to help a friend pick up his new overlanding trailer. Our annual camping trip had to be postponed, so we used the time to make a road trip from Michigan to Texas. I’m taking my camera and a recorder, but I’m guessing that chances will be slim that I will have time to do any recording. Fing…
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Sounds of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Gentle Waves on the Beach at Sunset
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Sounds of the North Country Trail: Nocturnal Wildlife or Things That Purr in the Night
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Send us a text Welcome to the 9th episode of the Nature is my Jam Podcast! I have been spending a lot of time hiking sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) that are near my house. This episode finds us next to an unnamed lake that sits between Guernsey Lake and the Sand Lakes area in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. This is a ver…
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Windy Night at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Send us a text Date & Time: | 6/10/2022 | 5:00 AM Location: | Traverse City, Michigan USA Landscape/Feature: | Perch Lake Conditions: | Clear, Light Wind, Cool Recording Device: | Zoom H5 Handy Recorder Microphone: | DIY SASS Microphone using EM272’s Digital Audio Workstation: | Adobe Audition I would like to thank everyone that has donated or othe…
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Evening Wetlands Recording at Muncie Lakes Pathway and North Country Scenic Trail Intersection
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Send us a text Northern Michigan suffers an embarrassment of riches with access to natural resources and trail systems. Where I live is no exception. Just a few miles from my house, the prolific North Country Scenic Trail intersects with a local trail called the Muncie Lakes Pathway. I like to call this area a “pick your own adventure” waiting to h…
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Waves Crashing at Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix, Michigan
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Send us a text This week I felt a desire to head further north than my home base of Traverse City to explore some areas that I have heard about but have never visited yet. I looked at the map and Charlevoix immediately spoke to me. I know Charlevoix well and my wife and I are always happy to visit, but all of our trips are almost boating related an…
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Is the Sound Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Dawn Recording in My Backyard....
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Send us a text Being a person who absolutely loves the sound of nature, I can be a glass half empty or half full, depending on my location and conditions. This week, I think I find myself squarely in the middle of the age-old debate. My weekend recording plan went sideways from the beginning, so I was scrambling yesterday to come up with a recordin…
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Send us a text This is part of an overnight recording from the shore of Perch Lake in Traverse City, Michigan USA. The lake is on forest land owned by the State of Michigan and is very close to the VASA trail system. It is around 2.5 to 3 miles from the nearest paved road, but noise pollution is still present most of the time. This recording has mi…
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Early Pre-Dawn Recording of Wetlands Activity along the Muncie Lakes Pathway
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Send us a text This soundscape is part of a longer recording that ran overnight along the Muncie Lakes Pathway in Traverse City, Michigan USA on 5/25/2022 around 2:30 AM. In this recording, we are overlooking a wetlands area that looks like a cross between a vernal pool and a swamp. I would guess the area is 25 acres and has a mix of cedar, pine, h…
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