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Jun 2024
13m 48s

Found Sound for June: Chantal Lyons

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For June's Found Sound, Alice meets science and nature writer Chantal Lyons at Woorgreens Nature Reserve in the heart of the Forest of Dean, to spot the elusive wild boar - learning about their habits, expressions and natural history along the way. This episode was produced by musician and sound artist Alice Boyd, featuring music by herself and The Breath. ... Show More
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