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Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cork, Ireland is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in the country – that’s nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he 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. Along the way we get to know 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.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    50 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Premiere
    Dublin International Film Festival (2024)
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Awards
    Honorable Mention - Jackson Media Awards
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Kathleen Harris
  • Producer
    Aideen O'Sullivan
  • Executive Producer
    Grainne McAleer
  • Co-Producer
    Ross Whitaker
  • Cast
    Séan Ronayne, Alba Novell Capdevila
  • Cinematographer
    Ross Bartley
  • Editor
    Iseult Howlett
  • Sound Design
    Paul Finan