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Seán Ronayne

@seanronayne.bsky.social

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Irish ornithologist & wildlife sound recordist. http://www.irishwildlifesounds.com/ Using bird sound as a tool to spread love for Irish nature. Albums: -Wild Silence -Hope Book: Nature Boy (Irish biography of the year 2024) Doc: Birdsong

www.irishwildlifesounds.com

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Nov 30

I still cannot believe that my little book took Irish Biography of the Year. I cannot reply to all of the messages but please know that I see and appreciate every one of them. Now I just hope that the messages in my book spread far and wide and that they can act as seeds of change. Up nature!

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Donna Rainey @donnarainey4.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely fantastic weekend,caught up with the brilliant @seanronayne.bsky.social at the @shhomeplace.bsky.social for a truly engaging talk on his work as an ornithologist recording birdsong, talking mimicry & how nature has had such an impact on his life.Dawn chorus at Lough Beg was wonderful.

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 6d

🌅✨ What a magical morning at The Strand at Lough Beg!

Huge thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social for leading our Dawn Chorus Walk yesterday through one of Ireland’s richest ornithological sites, and to @rspbni.bsky.social and everyone who joined - what an unforgettable experience!

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 4d

Join Ruby Free and @seanronayne.bsky.social at this year’s @dublinbookfest.bsky.social to immerse yourself in nature through discussing the stories behind their best-selling books: Nature Boy and #Rathlin, A Wild Life. Tickets have nearly sold out:
dublinbookfestival.com/event/immers...

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Joanne Dalton @jdalton79.bsky.social · 3d

What an incredible evening spent listening to @seanronayne.bsky.social at The Lark in Balbriggan. He spoke so engagingly and movingly about all aspects of bird life & general wildlife in Ireland. Stark+quite depressing statistics were presented alongside ever present hope and optimism. GRMA Seán 🦉

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much. Last night was wonderful for me. The venue and crowd were amazing

Phil 🌻🤟😜 @a-guy-on-here-too.bsky.social · 3d

Superb 3hrs that flew by in the blink of an eye with @seanronayne.bsky.social at #thelarkdublin tonight.
An evening of laughter, tears, joy, awe & hope.
Sean's passion is infectious, his delivery charming & his message a stark warning for the challenges ahead for Irelands birds.
#Natureboy #birdsong

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · 15d

I’m back here after an absence. I was trying to cut back on apps. I feel like I’m being shadow-banned on instagram so this seems like a nicer place to revisit

Here’s a video from a mic deployment in Barcelona, in the midst of a wonderful thunderstorm. I got so wet it didn’t matter! It was beautiful

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you so much!

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Kevin Shortall @kevinshortall.bsky.social · Aug 2

My most enjoyable summer read yet, #natureboy by @seanronayne.bsky.social. It sums up beautifully what's important to remember, cherish & protect in our world & lives. A must for educators, so we can properly situate nature in schools & also become more inclusive! Autism is rarely explained better!

An image of the book, "Nature Boy" by Seán Ronayne, on a coffee table outdoors on a deck.

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Cécile Archives @cecilearchives.bsky.social · Jun 10

@seanronayne.bsky.social makes the French news! @afp.com
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Agence France-Presse @afp.com · Jun 9

🇮🇪 Sean Ronayne, un ornithologue irlandais, s'est donné pour mission d'échantillonner les plus de 200 espèces d'oiseaux du pays. Fort de 12.000 enregistrements, il ne lui reste plus que deux espèces à enregistrer, pour alerter sur la disparation des oiseaux ⤵️

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BBC Autumnwatch Fans @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social · Jun 13

#Springwatch2025 people to follow til next time…

@ChrisGPackham.bsky.social
Presenter

@IoloWilliams.bsky.social
Presenter

@JABaddams.bsky.social
Urban Wildlife

@LucyLapwing.bsky.social
Props

@SeanRonayne.bsky.social
Recordist

@WillRose.bsky.social
Animator

@DanFWildlife.bsky.social
Fan Admin

Male Broad-bodied Chaser by Dan Forder @DanFWildlife.bsky.social

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · Jun 15

Saw @seanronayne.bsky.social speak tonight in #newbridge & #speirgorm ye all need to go listen, or catch his film on @rte.ie or read his book, his gentle, passionate call to arms is a message of pure hope
3hrs passed in the blink of an eye

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Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · Mar 31

The last government had an open goal to reform forestry to something resembling a sustainable model - but they blew it.

With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.

jrnl.ie/6663637

Opinion: This government is determined to turn its back on sustainable forestry in Ireland

Pádraic Fogarty says that despite the climate crisis, Ireland’s native trees are last in line once again as unsustainable forestry practices continue.

jrnl.ie

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 30

The start of a new chapter! I’ve been meaning to explore underwater sounds for some time. This recorder will remain submerged for 24hrs as a test. Let’s see what swims around it tonight, when the tide rises and the people leave. Just my mic, the sea, and the fish!

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 27

Check my website for tickets:

www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

Irish Tour - Seán Ronayne

Dates/Venues/Tickets Jan’ 25th – Out to Lunch Festival, The Black Box, Belfast, Co. Antrim – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Feb’ 28th – Swift Cultural Centre, Trim, Co. Meath – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Mar’ 21st – ...

www.irishwildlifesounds.com

Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thank you everyone for a great night at Cork Opera House! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d fill 750 seats in my home city one day. What a privilege to do that talking about the thing I love so much. Nature. You all give me so much hope. See you at the next! Lots more venues to go.

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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · Mar 21

One man in Ireland has set himself an unusual challenge - to record the sound of every bird species in the country. Many of those birds may soon no longer exist. My report on @theworld.org with thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social Listen back and read here: theworld.org/stories/2025...

This man is recording the sound of every bird species in Ireland - The World from PRX

One man in Ireland has set an unusual challenge for himself: Record the sound of every bird species in the country. The mission is not frivolous, though. Many of the birds may soon be extinct.

theworld.org

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · Mar 21

Myself and @seanronayne.bsky.social are giving a sellout talk in St. Luke's Church, Cork, shortly.

Such a very special venue, I'm certain the evening will be too.

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Dr Captain McIntyre @cathmci.bsky.social · Mar 20

I have a ticket (1 ticket) to tomorrow night's show (21st March) in St Lukes that I can't use anymore if anyone would like it?

Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Feb 4

Following on from a sold out Live at St. Luke's, I'll be speaking at the Cork Opera House, March 26th!

Tickets: www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

The sound system there is just incredible and I am so excited to showcase the best of what I've captured over the years.

See you there!

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Radio Lento @radiolento.bsky.social · Mar 16

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health....

Noise: The invisible killer in all our lives

The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 13

That’s the one! 🙂

Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 12

UK friends! Tonight Birdsong makes its UK TV debut on BBC4 at 9pm. It will also be available on BBC Player thereafter. Please spread the word! Extract taken from The Times.

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 12

It is available to watch on RTE Player from Ireland, and will soon be available on BBC player. But I’d imagine it will eventually be released for general viewing too.

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Mar 11

For any UK followers, our documentary Birdsong airs on BBC4 next Wednesday!

B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · Mar 11

Birdsong @seanronayne.bsky.social
Wed 21:00
BBC Four
Film following Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that's nearly 200 birds.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Four - Birdsong

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Feb 28

It’s a really beautiful and important book, Niamh. You and everyone involved should be proud. I really mean that.

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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · Feb 16

Thank you Nancy!

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