The story of a garden of sonic delights.
Available as podcast here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000m076
Originally broadcast on BBC radio3 as part of the Essay series. From the promo:
“After moving back to his native Northumberland, wildlife sound recordist and author Geoff Sample sought out a quiet and remote home for himself and young family, where he could record and study the songs and calls of Britain’s common birds in depth through the year.
This series of five 14-minute episodes takes us through the changing seasons and soundscape of the yearly cycle, beginning in May, the month of the full chorus, through to the return of spring again.
In a mix of memoir, natural history, folklore, birdsong and spacious soundscapes, Geoff considers how living close to, and listening intently to nature can enrich our lives.”