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The EssayEarth Music BristolEpisodes

    Woof and Tweet

    5/5Poet and writer Paul Farley explores why a bittern can sound like reggae.

    Symphonic Impressions

    4/5Bird song recordist Geoff Sample explores whether birds sings symphonically.

    On Lyre Birds and Bell Birds

    3/5Composer Edward Cowie shares his enthusiasm for lyre and bell birds.

    Birdsong

    2/5Behaviour expert Professor Tim Birkhead explores how birds learn to sing.

    The Glee Instinct

    1/5Nature writer Richard Mabey reflects on how and why we like to sing together.