Greg Ovenden on the Canada Goose
Wildlife sound operator and recordist Gregory Ovenden tries to think creatively about the sounds he records. He tells the story of recording birds walking on a frozen lake
Wildlife sound operator and recordist Gregory Ovenden tries to think creatively about the sounds he records. He tells the story of when he went to record birds walking on a frozen lake and came across a novel solution to record a Canada goose unable to grip the ice. Producer Tom Bonnett.
Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world.
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