Forest river
North Umpqua River and forest birdsong
Listen to flowing water and forest birdsong beside Oregon’s North Umpqua River.
Oregon, USA
Listen to flowing water and forest birdsong beside Oregon’s North Umpqua River.
What to notice
Notice the continuous rush of water first, then the calls that stand apart from it. Water and birds create different kinds of attention: one can remain a broad backdrop while the other draws your ear for a moment.
The forest setting gives this river scene a more enclosed view than an open lake. You can alternate between noticing a small area of the bank and taking in the wider frame. The recording does not need to become a task to enjoy.
Choose your way to listen
Try a minute of attentive listening, then decide whether to continue or move on. For background use, keep the sound low and compare it with quiet. A recording is useful when it fits your surroundings rather than competing with them.
The full-length video is available through the NatureScapes YouTube listing below. For a personal listening setup, explore the app’s soundscapes, mixes and timers. Availability of an identical scene in the app should be checked in its current library.
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