The Seán Chorus

About The Seán Chorus

Hosted by Cork-born ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne, The Seán Chorus brings the beauty of the natural world directly to your ears.Following a five-year journey to record all of Ireland's birds, Seán has built an extraordinary archive of over 40,000 recordings. From farting seals to vibrating leafhoppers, and of course plenty of birdsong, if it's natural and makes a sound, Seán has it.Now, with his new podcast, Seán has found the perfect way to bring these sounds to life and tell the personal stories and adventures behind them.A sanctuary of calm from the madness of daily life, the show blends unscripted field audio, studio reflections, and conversations with nature lovers. This show is part of HeadStuff Podcasts, you can support the show, access bonus content, and ad-free listening by signing up to HeadStuff+.

Publisher

HeadStuff Podcasts

Category

kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   A Moonlit Listen

   Seán Ó hÉanaigh explores the sounds of Ballynamong Strand and Ballycotton Pier, reflecting on autumn migration and conservation challenges for wading birds.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   From the Heart

   Host Seán Chorus shares his life-changing journey from Cork to Catalonia, detailing unexpected encounters and personal transformations in this interview.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   The Sounds of Autumn

   Host Seán Dunne explores the vibrant sounds of autumn bird migration across Ireland, featuring unique calls and sightings.

4. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Barefoot in East Cork

   Seán Chorus explores the natural soundscape of East Cork's rewilding quarry and Knockadoon peninsula, revealing diverse wildlife and coastal wonders.

5. 

   17 Sept 2026

   The Sounds of Summer

   Host Seán Chorus explores the vibrant auditory tapestry of the Irish summer, featuring diverse wildlife and natural soundscapes.

6. 

   10 Sept 2026

   A Tribute to Machán Magan

   Sean Ronayne shares a personal tribute to author and broadcaster Manchán Magan, weaving folklore and nature recordings from the Hill of Uisneach into memories of his mentor.

7. 

   3 Sept 2026

   The Sound of a New Home

   Seán Ronayne shares intimate sounds and reflections from his new home, exploring his connection to nature and the return of Mediterranean gulls.

8. 

   27 Aug 2026

   An Introduction: Becoming "Nature Boy"

   Host Seán Ronayne shares his personal journey and lifelong bond with nature, exploring childhood memories and his extensive collection of nature recordings.

9. 

   20 Aug 2026

   The Seán Chorus is Coming Soon!

   Ornithologist Seán Ronayne shares captivating wildlife sound recordings and personal stories from his extensive archive in this interview episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

125 ratings