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Mooniingwanekaaning-minis (Madeline Island)
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About this sound
The translation of this island name refers to "the island of the yellow shafted flicker". The flicker is a local bird that has brilliant yellow colored feathers.
Why parks record sound
The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.
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Sources & credits
- Mooniingwanekaaning-minis (Madeline Island) by US National Park Service – Public domain