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Kennedy Woods Prairie/Savanna Sounds

The oak savanna not only has things to see, it also has things to hear. This summer Indigo Buntings and Goldfinches are commonly heard (and seen), as well as other birds. But insects make up a major part of the savanna's acoustic background. So remember to stop and listen.

The following sounds were recorded 16 July 2000. They were both recorded with the same equipment and at the same volume level.

  • This sound was recorded in the southern end of the savanna. With a wide variety of plants, and the absence of mowing, the insect population is higher and more diverse in the savanna. In this recording at least three different kinds of insects are audible: an intermittent chriping, a constant loud shrill, and much quieter crickets (which might be difficult to hear). A Robin can also be heard, as well as some traffic noise from Skinker Blvd.



  • Another recording was made outside the savanna, near the golf course, just west of the Art Museum. This area is mown grass and there is little diversity of plant or insect life. As such the area is very quiet. In this recording you can hear a Robin nearby. In the distance there is also a golfer talking and a Blue Jay.


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Created: 3 Aug 2000
Updated: 27 Feb 2002