Salmon River

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.com And we’re back on the Salmon River. I’m pleased to share this 100 min. (5 min. for free subscribers) soundscape field recording of a tranquil pool on September 16th, 2023. The recording is very serene and subtle. Birdsong is infrequent and offered at a murmur. A breeze rustling nearby foliage comes and goes. The distinctive feature is the sound of spawning salmon. Their splashes are unpredictable, coming in fits and spurts. The effect on the listener is somehow more relaxing for it. Also you’ll hear the tapping of a woodpecker, or possibly a chipmunk—the sound wasn’t as airborne as one would expect from a resonant snag. This recording was made with a Tascam DR100 mark III recorder, using the onboard directional mics. I left it on the rocky river bank to record this scene while I embarked on my Old Salmon River Trail Soundwalk. While setting up the recorder, I did not see salmon in the pool, so it was a delightful surprise. I hope you enjoy it!