Soundscape ecology: a window into a disappearing world – podcast
What can sound tell us about nature loss? Guardian biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay about her visit to Monks Wood in Cambridgeshire, where ecologist Richard Broughton has witnessed the decline of the marsh tit population over 22 years, and has heard the impact on the wood ’s soundscape. As species lose their habitats across the world, pioneering soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause has argued that if we listen closely, nature can tell us everything we need to know about our impact on the planetFind more reporting from the Age of Extinction team hereContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay with Phoebe Weston, produced by Madeleine Finlay and Joshan Chana, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Environment Biodiversity Conservation Wildlife Birds Source Type: news