Sound Escape 286. In a parched landscape, the generous river provides life and music
About this episode
The episode explores the life and sounds provided by a river in a drought-stricken landscape.
Despite the endless drought, the river still runs. Reduced yes, but still a generous artery of life in a parched countryside. You sit beside it, cooled and reassured as numerous small birds: long-tailed tits, wrens and wagtails find similar sanctuary near the water. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Fergus Collins and introduced by Hannah Tribe.Email the Plodcast team – and send your sound recordings of the countryside – to: theplodcast@countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Hannah Tribe
Topics covered
- river
- drought
- nature
- birds
- countryside
- relaxation
Keywords
- river
- drought
- birds
- countryside
- nature sounds
- relaxation
- audio postcard
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Countryfile Magazine, Our Media
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