A good read: Andrew Skeoch's new book, Deep Listening to Nature.
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Do you ever find yourself listening to the chatter of birds and wondering what they’re saying?
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Imagine if you could understand their language.
While they might not speak in words, they are communicating—and Andrew Skeoch can teach you how to understand their language.
After a popular visit last year, the renowned author, nature sound recordist, and environmental educator is returning to the Goulburn Valley.
On Thursday, March 6, at 6pm, he’ll be at Mooroopna Library for an immersive audiovisual presentation that will change the way you hear the world around you.
Using spectrogram analysis and high-quality recordings, Mr Skeoch will break down how birds communicate through their calls, what their vocalisations reveal about behaviour, and how to recognise different species by ear.
For more than 30 years, he has travelled the world capturing the sounds of diverse habitats.
Through his label, Listening Earth, Mr Skeoch has published over 100 recordings capturing the sounds of diverse habitats across multiple continents.
His work has been featured in installations like Sydney Wildlife World and is currently part of Australian Geographic’s touring exhibition Our Country.
His recordings have also appeared in films, including Rabbit Proof Fence, Disney’s 2016 live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book, and Force of Nature starring Eric Bana.
In his element: Andrew Skeoch recording sounds of nature.
Beyond recording, Mr Skeoch is an experienced speaker, delivering keynote addresses, radio features, and a TEDx talk.
As President of the Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group, he works to inspire a new generation of nature enthusiasts to develop their auditory awareness.
His talk at Mooroopna Library will go beyond bird identification—it’s about understanding how ecosystems function and recognising the role we play in the natural world.
Event details:
Where: Mooroopna Library
When: Thursday, March 6, at 6pm
Book sales: Copies of Deep Listening to Nature will be available for purchase
Bookings: Preferred via Goulburn Valley Libraries website under the events tab, by emailing mooroopna@gvlibraries.com, or calling 1300 374 765.
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