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Leaves Rustling Sound Effects

10 free leaves rustling sound effects for forest walks and autumn scenes · 1.3–5.5 s each · MP3 · CC0 · no signup

Leaves rustling sound effects for bushes disturbed by movement, woodland scenes and autumn details. Browse 10 leaves rustling sound effects.

Quick picks: Leaves Rustling (2.7 s, recommended) · Moving Bush Leaves Rustling 01 (1.3 s, the shortest, recommended) · Gentle Tree Leaves Rustling 03 (5.5 s, the longest, recommended)

All 10 leaves rustling sound effects

  • Moving Bush Leaves Rustling 011.3 s

    Something moving through a bush with rustling leaves, for hiding, stealth and creature movement.

  • Bush Leaves Rustling 041.7 s

    Something rustling in a bush, for hiding animals and tension.

  • Falling Leaves Rustling 082.2 s

    A small shower of foliage settles against a leaf pile, for autumn transitions and nature details.

  • Footsteps Leaves Rustling 052.2 s

    Footsteps crunch through leaves, for forest walks and autumn scenes.

  • Raked Leaves Rustling 092.4 s

    Fallen foliage shuffles in short bursts under a rake, for yard work and seasonal scenes.

  • Hand Crumpled Leaves Rustling 072.6 s

    A close handful of foliage crackles under a slow squeeze, for nature details and tactile interactions.

  • Leaves Rustling2.7 s

    Tree leaves rustling gently in a light breeze. Use it for forests, autumn scenes and outdoor backgrounds in games and videos.

  • Wind Gust Leaves Rustling 023 s

    A gust of wind shaking the leaves hard before they settle, for storms, autumn and outdoor transitions.

  • Wind Leaves Rustling 065.2 s

    Wind rustling through leaves, for forests and calm days.

  • Gentle Tree Leaves Rustling 035.5 s

    Wind blowing through tree leaves with a gentle rustle, for forests, parks and calm outdoor scenes.

Sound effects related to leaves rustling

Common uses: forest walks, autumn scenes.

Which leaves rustling variation to use

Footsteps Leaves Rustling 05 covers walking through dry leaves. Moving Bush Leaves Rustling 01 follows movement in foliage, and Gentle Tree Leaves Rustling 03 suits wind in a tree. Keep footfalls separate from wind-driven movement when matching a scene.

Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.

Common questions about leaves rustling

Can rustling leaves suggest a creature hiding in a bush?

Yes. Place the rustle at the movement inside the foliage before the creature is revealed.

How should leaves differ from a forest background?

Use rustling for the specific foliage action, while forest ambience establishes the wider space.

Which file is for walking on fallen leaves?

Footsteps Leaves Rustling 05 is the walking variation. The tree and wind files cover foliage moving above the ground.

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