Birdsong
Film following Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that's nearly 200 birds.
Film following Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that's nearly 200 birds.
Often joined by his partner Alba, Seán travels to some of the country’s most beautiful and remote locations to capture its most elusive species and soundscapes: the busy seabird colony of Skellig Michael; a native woodland free from road noise in the Burren; the corncrake stronghold of Tory Island; a solitary nest in the Donegal uplands.
A year in the making, Birdsong offers a fascinating portrait of Seán, whose hypersensitivity to sound has proven both a struggle and a strength. At once inspiring and cautionary, Seán’s journey illustrates the beauty and importance of sound, and what listening can tell us about the state of our natural world.
On TV
Clips
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Baby Barn Owls in East Cork
Duration: 02:33
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Ireland's Largest Starling Murmuration
Duration: 03:15
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Kathleen Harris |
Producer | Aideen O’Sullivan |
Producer | Ross Whitaker |
Production Company | True Films |
Broadcasts
- Wednesday 21:00
- Wednesday 01:05
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