South Asia PhoNographic Mornings #07/20
Each Morning of the World #07
Nagarahole national park ~ India
« The jewel in the crowns »
Andrew Skeoch

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Nagarahole national park, described by my Indian naturalist friends as the 'jewel in the crown' of India's national park system. The teak forests of Nagarahole are home to many large mammal species; elephants, goar, sambar, chital, wild dogs, and the great bengal tiger. This soundscape comes from the core area of the park, which we were privileged to visit in the company of Ravindra Kumar, the range forest officer. Half an hour beforehand, we'd encountered at tiger lounging in the middle of the road, and now I was standing in a forest clearing by a small pond in the fading light of approaching dusk, recording coucals, giant squirrels, imperial pigeons, barbets and frogs, while keeping a watchful eye on the surrounding forest.


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Andrew Skeoch
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Andrew Skeoch is a naturalist and one of Australia's best-known nature sound recordists. Over the last twenty years, he has journeyed to remote locations in Asia, India, America, Europe, Africa and the Pacific in search of some of our planet's most beautiful and fascinating sounds.
Combining his areas of expertise with a deep curiosity, Andrew explores the crucial role of sound and communication in nature and evolution. He weaves the latest scientific understandings into a fascinating celebration of the natural soundscape around us.
His intriguing presentations are supported by audio recordings made over 20 years in wild habitats the world over, and will have you appreciating nature from an entirely fresh perspective.

"Listening is such a personal way of paying attention to nature. Whether we listen for enquiry and research, or the simple enjoyment of hearing beauty, the natural soundscape enriches our lives. In listening, we can find new ways of valuing the natural world."


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