Advertisement · 728 × 90

Posts by Seán Ronayne

Video

My first recording of 2026. The wonderful House Sparrow. ⁣

I chanced upon a gorgeous flock today and it became my first recording of 2026. Here’s to many more. ⁣

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. #wildlife #birdsound #birds #wildlifesounds #birding

3 months ago 64 11 3 1
Preview
Rural Ireland Against Fox Hunting on Instagram: "On Dec 17th, 2025, the Dail will vote on whether to ban fox hunting in Ireland. Fox hunting sees riders on horseback and packs of dogs chase a terrifie... 150 likes, 8 comments - ban_fox_hunting_ireland on November 15, 2025: "On Dec 17th, 2025, the Dail will vote on whether to ban fox hunting in Ireland. Fox hunting sees riders on horseback and packs of...

🦊 HEADS UP! 🦊
Ireland has a real chance to ban foxhunting right now. Chasing terrified foxes on horseback with hounds is cruel and barbaric. Please support our campaign on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DRFtSTVDT6...
#banfoxhunting #SpeirGorm

5 months ago 13 6 1 0
Post image

LAST TICKETS!

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.

dublinbookfestival.com/event/immers...

5 months ago 5 4 0 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

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.

6 months ago 23 4 0 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

🌅✨ 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!

6 months ago 10 2 0 0
Post image

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...

6 months ago 8 4 0 0

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 🦉

6 months ago 6 2 0 0

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

6 months ago 12 0 1 0
Advertisement
Video

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

6 months ago 46 2 2 0

Thank you so much!

8 months ago 2 0 0 0
An image of the book, "Nature Boy" by Seán Ronayne, on a coffee table outdoors on a deck.

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

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!

8 months ago 18 4 1 0

@seanronayne.bsky.social makes the French news! @afp.com
🇨🇵🇮🇪

10 months ago 27 7 0 1
Male Broad-bodied Chaser by Dan Forder @DanFWildlife.bsky.social

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

#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

10 months ago 20 3 3 1

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

10 months ago 13 3 1 0
Preview
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.

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

1 year ago 43 21 1 1
Advertisement
Underwater mic

Underwater mic

Grey seal skull

Grey seal skull

Masked crab

Masked crab

Post image

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!

1 year ago 63 6 5 0
Preview
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 – ...

Check my website for tickets:

www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

1 year ago 4 0 0 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

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.

1 year ago 35 2 1 0
Preview
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.

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...

1 year ago 92 24 3 3
Post image

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.

1 year ago 142 5 4 0

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?

1 year ago 3 1 0 0
Preview
Noise: The invisible killer in all our lives The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.

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

1 year ago 44 20 3 1

That’s the one! 🙂

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
Post image

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.

1 year ago 171 74 21 11

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.

1 year ago 5 0 1 0
Advertisement

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

1 year ago 85 22 8 6

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

1 year ago 2 0 1 0

Thank you Nancy!

1 year ago 1 0 1 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Currently have mics running at three sites here in Catalunya. The lack of human noise at each is astounding. Can’t wait to see what I’ve captured!

1 year ago 67 2 0 0
Preview
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 – ...

Tickets available here:

www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

1 year ago 6 0 0 0