At the strike of midnight, my drop rig captured the sound of what I believe are fighting beavers. Although, it also sounds like bobcats? I'm really not sure. 

I'm thinking its beavers based on the habitat. This recording was made near a mountain pond with a very active and large population of beavers. If you have more experience with these animals, please leave a comment. Thank you!

During spring of 2021, I spent 5 nights camping in and recording the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia (4/18 - 4/23). Specifically, I was at the Lake Conasauga overflow campground.

Lake Conasauga is an artificial lake that is very popular with fishing people and camping families. Due to this popularity, I knew before I arrived that I didn't want to camp on the lake itself. As predicted, the lake was very busy (noisy) with people during my stay.

The overflow campground was quiet, empty, and was the location of the songbird trailhead; a trail leading to a mountain pond created by beavers. The area around the pond is managed by the Forest Service for bird diversity.

This trip was the longest period I've ever gone with zero human interaction in my life. From Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, the only people I saw were driving by the campground on the gravel road, and even then there were few vehicles. 

This area within the Chattahoochee blessed me with so many amazing experiences and sounds. By my last day I was filled with so much love and appreciation for the land. I've never felt more connected with our planet.

Please enjoy this presentation of one of the most peaceful places on Earth. Thank you for listening, until later ☼

Fighting Beavers? Need ID Help Please (12:00am) - LS-10 w/SASS

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Fighting Beavers? Need ID Help Please (12:00am) - LS-10 w/SASS

Jared Blake