Lucky Honu

Bernie Krause has been traveling the globe since the 60s recording the sounds of our natural environment.   We saw a little interview on the Daily Planet TV Show where Krause had recorded the sounds of a meadow before logging and after logging occurred. Before, the meadow was alive with sound.  A year afterward, from inside the meadow, the change where they had selectively logged away part of the forest, was not visibly apparent.   However, you could barely hear any bird and wildlife sounds. The real consequences of the logging and loss of wildlife was obvious in how the soundscape of the area had been decimated.

At his website, Wildsanctuary.com, Krause uses google earth to show you exactly where his sounds were recorded. He does eco-casts (podcasts) and there are a variety of sound albums available for purchase.  Krause and his wife also keep a blog that talks about the work.  It covers everything from their outreach in the Second Life game to how they have installed Solar power for their residence, office & sound studio.  Listen to your Earth today.