The suburb of Heathmont sits east of Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria, near the forested foot of the Dandenong Ranges. Dandenong Creek, which flows from the mountains, is riparian habitat for all manner of wild creatures. The trees are often full of a cacophonous mix of native and introduced bird species, but the call of the laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) stands out among them.
July 18th, 2025, 04:44 pm
Sounds of the Wild
Heathmont
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Published July 18th, 2025, 04:44 pm
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The suburb of Heathmont sits east of Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria, near the forested foot of the Dandenong Ranges. Dandenong Creek, which flows from the mountains, is riparian habitat for all manner of wild creatures. The trees are often full of a cacophonous mix of native and introduced bird species, but the call of the laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) stands out among them.
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Sounds of the Wild
This is a curated collection of stereo field recordings captured during production of the Uinta Triangle podcast. Real outdoor locations across Australia, New Zealand and the United States are represented. The natural soundscapes include weather and wildlife, with minimal or no anthropogenic interruptions. In most cases, these tracks begin and end at points that repeat cleanly, allowing them to be endlessly looped for purposes of relaxation, meditation, or as a sleep aid.
