The Seán Chorus
Podcast

The Seán Chorus

HeadStuff Podcasts

8 episodes

ScienceKids & Family

Hosted by Cork-born ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne, The Seán Chorus brings the beauty of the natural world directly to your ears.Following a five-year journey to record all of Ireland's birds, Seán has built an extraordinary archive of over 40,000 recordings. From farting seals to vibrating leafhoppers, and of course plenty of birdsong, if it's natural and makes a sound, Seán has it.Now, with his new podcast, Seán has found the perfect way to bring these sounds to life and tell the personal stories and adventures behind them.A sanctuary of calm from the madness of daily life, the show blends unscripted field audio, studio reflections, and conversations with nature lovers. This show is part of HeadStuff Podcasts, you can support the show, access bonus content, and ad-free listening by signing up to HeadStuff+.

What this show covers

field recordingsbirdsongnaturefield recordingIrish wildlifepersonal storymigrationCataloniaCorkautumn wildlifeIrish birdingbird migrationnature essaycoastbirdlife

What listeners will find here

A chance meeting in Cork leads Seán toward a life in Catalonia
Seán revisits his beginnings and the moment a Catalan woman entered a Cork city bar and changed his life’s direction. The episode blends personal history with vivid field recordings from his move to Catalonia, from roe deer and flamingos to noisy neighbours and amateur trumpeters.
Autumn migration comes alive through the birds arriving on Irish shores
Autumn bird migration is the focus here, following the seasonal arrival of birds reaching Ireland from Scandinavia, Siberia, and beyond. The episode centers on field recordings and calls, offering a sound-rich tour of migrants from warblers and thrushes to owls, waxwings, and redshanks.
An immersive East Cork field essay of birds, shoreline signs, and waves
East Cork is the focus of this immersive field audio essay, recorded in a rewilding quarry and on the Knockadoon peninsula. Sean moves through familiar local habitats with live nature recordings, notable bird sightings, and small coastal discoveries before ending on the sound of waves.
A new nature podcast turns Ireland’s wild soundscape into a place of calm
The Seán Chorus introduces Seán Ronayne’s new podcast built from a five-year mission to record all of Ireland’s birds. Expect a mix of wild field recordings, personal stories, and reflective conversations shaped around the sounds of the natural world.
Sean Ronayne honors Manchán Magan at the Hill of Uisneach
Sean Ronayne pays personal tribute to his friend and mentor Manchán Magan, the Irish author and broadcaster who died last October at 55. Recorded at the Hill of Uisneach, the episode blends birdsong, wildlife, Irish mythology, and Sean’s memories of Manchán.

Episodes

From the Heart
From the Heart
8 Oct 2026 · 52 min
The Sounds of Autumn
The Sounds of Autumn
1 Oct 2026 · 47 min
Barefoot in East Cork
Barefoot in East Cork
24 Sept 2026 · 41 min
The Sounds of Summer
The Sounds of Summer
17 Sept 2026 · 43 min
A Tribute to Manchán Magan
A Tribute to Manchán Magan
10 Sept 2026 · 51 min
The Sound of a New Home
The Sound of a New Home
3 Sept 2026 · 44 min
An Introduction: Becoming "Nature Boy"
An Introduction: Becoming "Nature Boy"
27 Aug 2026 · 40 min
The Seán Chorus is Coming Soon!
The Seán Chorus is Coming Soon!
20 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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