Exploring the consequences of habitat degradation on bird populations, particularly the disappearance of marshtits in local woodlands. The chapter discusses the emotional toll of losing a vibrant soundscape and the emerging field of soundscape conservation led by Bernie Krauss.
What can sound tell us about nature loss? Guardian biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay about her visit to Monks Wood in Cambridgeshire, where ecologist Richard Broughton has witnessed the decline of the marsh tit population over 22 years, and has heard the impact on the wood’s soundscape. As species lose their habitats across the world, pioneering soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause has argued that if we listen closely, nature can tell us everything we need to know about our impact on the planet. Help support our independent journalism at
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