Podcasts about Lyrebird

Today on Book Matters we are celebrating Australian crime fiction by chatting to Sydney writer Jane Caro about her compelling and fascinating new mystery novel Lyrebird, which brings a detective out of retirement to investigate a 20-year-old cold case. We hope you enjoy.Connected Libraries WebsiteConnected Libraries Facebook PageIn a nook with a book Facebook GroupConnected Libraries Instagram PageConnected Libraries YouTube

In this episode, a conversation with Jane Caro, a commentator, writer and activist, and author of Lyrebird. In this new crime novel, which opens twenty years in the past, ornithology student Jessica Weston recorded a lyrebird mimicking a woman's dying screams and reported it to police, but her claims were dismissed. Now, two decades later, a body is discovered exactly where Jessica had said it would be. Retired detective Megan Blaxland, who originally believed Jessica, returns to lead the reopened investigation. She and Jessica are determined to seek justice for the long-ignored victim, whose death was witnessed only by a bird and her murderer. But as they dig deeper, they uncover dangerous truths that put their own lives at risk.

Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Jayde Kirchert — mother, writer, director, and Artistic Director of Citizen Theatre. Jayde's latest work Ripening explores the complex terrain of motherhood and birth through a bold, theatrical lens — and in this deeply honest conversation, she shares her own story of labour, loss, transformation, and creative awakening.We discuss:The Birth They Don't Tell You AboutWhy honest preparation matters more than fear — and how education, mindset, and advocacy shaped Jayde's birth experience.Labour as Initiation: Summoning the AncestorsJayde shares the powerful moment she reached beyond herself — into something sacred and ancestral — to bring her son into the world.Creative Rebirth: Turning Story into StageHow her personal journey became the foundation for Ripening, and how theatre can reframe motherhood's truths for a wider audience.Breaking the Medical SpellThe intergenerational ripple of over-medicalised birth, and what happens when women begin to trust their bodies again.From Girl to Guardian: The Making of a Mother ArchetypeHow birth shaped Jayde's spiritual evolution — and how it helped her locate the deep, unwavering strength she brings to both mothering and making art.This episode is a love letter to informed birth, artistic courage, and the sacred role of mothers as culture-shapers. May it inspire you to remember your own power and share your story — because in the sharing, we begin to shift the collective. If this conversation moved you, please pass it on. Every mother deserves to feel seen.ABOUT JAYDE KIRCHERT:Writer. Director. Artistic Visionary. Mother.Jayde is a mother to a toddler, wife, writer, director, dramaturge, lecturer and Artistic Director of Melbourne-based theatre company, Citizen Theatre. She has directed and written multiple critically acclaimed productions through Citizen Theatre.Recent projects include The Lyrebird's Voice for Victorian Opera (librettist and lyricist), Mara KORPER for Citizen Theatre (writer and director), When The Light Leaves for Citizen Theatre (director and dramaturge), and Sweet Charity for VCA Music Theatre. She is also completing her PhD, which includes the creation of a new feminist musical, Dangerous.RESOURCES:

What an absolute treat it is to have author and high-profile social commentator Jane Caro as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. With her latest book Lyrebird getting rave reviews, Jane chats about the fascinating story behind it and the realities of life as a writer. We also explore the societal pressures on women over the age of fifty – especially those in media – and Jane’s dream dinner party guest list is one of the most outstanding yet. Oh, and our Food Poll gets slightly shrivelled this week as we pit dried apricots against prunes. Jane Caro photo courtesy David Hahn. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many birds mimic the calls of other birds. But there is no bird that has the repertoire of the Lyrebird, renown for being some of the greatest mimics in the avian world. So, what's they're deal? Let's find out. To support Bird of the Week and gain access to our second podcast, What's up with that's Bird's Name? click on through to Patreon: www.patreon.com/birdoftheweekWant birds in your inbox? Drop me a line at weekly.bird@outlook.com and I'll hook you up with a free weekly bird.Notes:Superb Lyrebird: https://ebird.org/species/suplyr1?siteLanguage=en_AUAlbert's Lyrebird: https://ebird.org/species/alblyr110 cents: https://www.ramint.gov.au/ten-centsLyrebirds are losing their voice: https://westernsydney.edu.au/newscentre/news_centre/more_news_stories/lyrebirds_are_losing_their_voice_due_to_continued_habitat_lossBird Life: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/superb-lyrebird/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwY7ME7qaHqkOv23B2VUUFpxZ_VlL4BIEGim8z85fHyydXH7axWorld Wildlife Fund: https://wwf.org.au/blogs/the-superb-lyrebird-helping-these-amazing-mimickers-recover-from-the-2019-20-bushfires/

QBD's host Victoria Carthew speaks with broadcaster and author Jane Caro about her latest suspenseful thriller, “Lyrebird”.Twenty years ago, ornithology student Jessica Weston filmed a lyrebird mimicking the dying screams of a woman in the Barrington Tops National Park. Terrified, she took her recordings to the Maitland police to report a murder. Despite support from newly minted detective, Megan Blaxland, no one was reported missing in the area and no body found, so Jessica's claims were mocked and dismissed. Twenty years later, a body is unearthed. Exactly where Jessica said it would be. Jessica and Megan are appalled that the dead woman, whose last moments were heard by only a lyrebird and her killer, has been ignored and forgotten for so long. They both feel they have let the victim down, and are determined to find the killer, whatever it takes. What they do not realise is it is not just their own lives that may be in danger.Purchase “Lyrebird” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/lyrebird/jane-caro/9781761471537/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

You had better believe I took the day off for the opportunity to chat with Jane Caro! I raced through Lyrebird and was so completely chuffed to have been given the opportunity! Now, I do make mention of it in the intro, but we do inadvertently talk plot a little too much, I honestly do not think it will matter, but if it matters to you this one might be better after you've read Lyrebird x And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

We spoke with Dr Alex Maisey, author of "Foraging activity by an ecosystem engineer, the superb lyrebird, ‘farms' its invertebrate prey", to hear the story behind the paper. Alex also shared his personal journey into animal ecology and some unexpected sounds from a local lyrebird. You can read Alex's full paper, co-authored by Angie Haslem and Andrew F. Bennett, here: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2656.70009

Writer and Journalist Jane Caro was guest speaker at the Kiama Readers' Festival gala dinner.Jane is a well known broadcaster and social commentator and is the author of 13 books including The Mother (2022) and Lyrebird, coming out in April 2025. Jane was interviewed by local writer Diana Plater and both were introduced by local writer Ryan Butta. Recorded July 22nd 2024. 

The story of a diet choice. For scientific sources, credits and transcripts: www.strepsipzerg.com/podcast Featuring the track Lyrebird by Ultracomformist (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://ultraconformist.bandcamp.com/album/egg

Loved the Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir SO much! The small town community, the big themes, the characters, the love..ahhh it just ticks all the boxes! Loved this conversation so much and listening to it a few months since it took place (I will NEVER get behind again) just made me appreciate it all the more!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

A long time ago - back in the Dreamtime, the animals hold a competition to decide who is best at jumping, dancing, singing and running. Joolah the Lyrebird wants to dance, but he's too shy and embarrassed by his straggly tail feathers to compete. So Joolah stands apart to watch the events. But watching and listening can bring its own reward. Listen to Warren Foster Junior tell this moving story to discover who the real winner is in these games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do animals fall in love at first sight?Every species has different traits that are 'attractive' — they're showing off their DIY skills making a bower, vibrating sexy fruit fly songs, puffing up a wattle, or just having really massive moose… antlers.Is this innate attraction like falling in love or is it more like meeting a (really hot) investment advisor?Because these attractive traits are also messages about genes – who will make a good investment to partner with for the next generation.Of course, one species beauty is another's turn off, and some species have a very low bar (looking at you guppies), so Hot or Not could end up being a very individual thing.Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the animal kingdom.Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended.Featuring:Dr Bruno Buzatto, Flinders University, South Australia.Nathan Finger, Bird of the Week podcast host.Jason Graham, Pacific black duck conservation group, Tasmania.Dr Victoria Austin, Western Sydney University.Professor Rob Brooks, University of New South Wales.Dr Judy Wang, Queensland Brain Institute.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerPetria Ladgrove, ProducerAdditional mastering: Isabella Tropiano.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Maryanne talks with Sandie Docker, author of the book The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.

Ripper the musk duck had many bad habits – chief among them was attacking the keepers and then swearing under his breath.But was Ripper really angry, or was his potty mouth a symptom of something much more sinister?FEATURING:Peter Fullagar, wildlife sound recordist and retired CSIRO Scientist.Nick Hayward, Film maker, The Message of the Lyrebird.Daryl Snowdon, Duck Shooter.Lisa Sperber, Ballarat Bird World parrot whisperer. Victoria Austin, University of Western Sydney.. Carel Ten Cate,  Institute of Biology Leiden.EXTRA SOUND RECORDINGS:Ripper the Duck and others, Peter Fullagar via the Australian National Wildlife Collection at the CSIRO, files X49184 and X49185.Brolgas grunting by Henry Cook.Echo the Lyrebird imitating a (human) baby, courtesy of Taronga Zoo.Regent Honeyeaters in the wild by Ross Crates, ANU.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Jo Khan, Field Producer.Joel Werner, Script editor.Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.It was first published on the 29th of Jan 2022. 

Sandie Docker and Dani Vee: The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir. We chat about books, process and feminism!

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt is joined by Dr Izzy Bigio, a New Zealand-trained doctor currently working in operations and community at Lyrebird AI. Dr Bigio shares her compelling journey from deciding to leave clinical medicine to finding her niche in the startup world. Her story begins around two years ago when she posted about her career concerns on the Creative Careers in Medicine Facebook page. From there, she started her own newsletter, Bootstrapped NZ, focusing on the New Zealand startup scene, before eventually landing her role at Lyrebird AI.Dr Bigio tells the transition from her teenage years, when she first aspired to study medicine, to her realisation midway through her clinical training that she wished to pursue a different career path. In her operations and community role at Lyrebird AI, she focuses on creating internal structures and interfacing with the clinical community, aiming to reduce non-patient-facing work for clinicians. Despite the challenging decision to leave clinical work, Dr Bigio emphasises her desire to enact long-term systemic changes rather than "fight fires" in a clinical setting.Exploring both the support and caution she received from her colleagues to her career switch. She highlights the importance of conversations and networking, which led her to the Startmate Women's Fellowship and her entry into the startup ecosystem. Dr Bigio also reflects on the skills she gained from clinical practice, such as problem-solving and people management, and how they translate effectively into her roles in the startup and venture capital spaces.Dr Bigio shares her future aspirations, including making significant contributions in her role at Lyrebird and the possibility of pursuing a Chief Operating Officer role in a startup. She emphasises the importance of staying curious and open to opportunities, as well as the value of blending head and heart in career decisions. Dr Bigio concludes with a reflection on her creative side, expressing amusement at the hypothetical idea of owning a coffee shop or becoming a touring musician, illustrating the diverse range of interests that professionals can explore.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linus Talacko and Kai Van Lieshout, the co-founders of Lyrebird Health, about efficiency and functionality of their AI-driven documentation tool for healthcare professionals. They are joined by Danielle Bancroft from Best Practice Software who shares insights on the importance of strategic partnerships within the health tech ecosystem and how Best Practice Software collaborates with other technology developers like Lyrebird. Together, the group dives into the challenges of clinical documentation and admin burdens on healthcare professionals, while exploring how AI can be a tool for improvement, not just a flashy addition.Key Takeaways:Lyrebird's origin: The inception of Lyrebird is rooted in the founders' personal experiences with the healthcare system and their drive to solve the time-intensive burden of clinical documentation for health professionals.AI as a solution, not a focus: Lyrebird Health emphasizes solving the problem of time-consuming notes and paperwork for clinicians. AI serves as a means to achieve this goal, rather than being the product's core.Patient and clinician experience: Lyrebird works by listening to the consultation, converting speech to text, and generating patient notes and documentation, improving engagement between doctor and patient.Importance of security: Lyrebird Health ensures that all audio is converted to text in real-time and immediately deleted to maintain patient confidentiality and data security.Integration leveraging strengths: Best Practice Software's strategy is to focus on what they do best while partnering with experts like Lyrebird to enhance their practice management system.The future of Lyrebird Health: Looking ahead, Lyrebird aims to automate all tasks that are not direct patient care within the consultation, working towards a vision where doctors are empowered to focus solely on patient interaction.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplusMentioned in this episode:Talking HealthTech 2024 Audience SurveyIt's that time again - we are conducting our 2024 Talking HealthTech Audience Survey.

Finally I dare to make myself the subject of an interview in my own podcast. The art/science pioneer Victoria Vesna grilled me on how I got where I am today: What I learned from John Cage, R. Murray Schafer, and all those birds, bugs, and whales I have made music with for years.

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During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr Sean Stevens from The Good GP.About The Good GPThe Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens.The Good GP is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation.Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a specialist GP or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.About the EpisodeIn this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens discusses the innovative use of AI in healthcare with Kai Van Lieshout, co-founder and CEO of Lyrebird Health, and Dr Ryan Vo, a practising GP and co-CEO of Nouveau Health Medical Centre Group. Delving into the functionality and potential benefits of Lyrebird Health, a medical transcription tool that utilises AI to automate the process of transcribing doctor-patient consultations and generating comprehensive notes in as little as 10 seconds.Kai explains the distinct features of Lyrebird Health, emphasising its ability to ambiently transcribe entire consultations in the background and automatically generate detailed notes, referrals, and patient letters post-consult. The vision for Lyrebird Health is to empower healthcare practitioners by streamlining administrative tasks, enabling them to dedicate more time to patient care.Dr Ryan Vo, as an end-user of Lyrebird Health, shares his experience of significant time savings, improved patient engagement, and enhanced rapport-building with patients. He underscores the tool's potential in streamlining processes, reducing operating expenses, and aiding clinicians in delivering enhanced patient care.Kai addresses the risks associated with AI in healthcare, highlighting the importance of adherence to regulations governing software as a medical device, data privacy, and security. They also talked about the future potential of AI in general practice, with a focus on automation and how it can enhance patient care, practice efficiency, and streamline workflows.The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialization. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/networkIf you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegoodgp@gmail.comCheck out more episodes from Medicubes:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6

Today We Look at Differences in the Way that Various Generations Communicate or Understand the Spirit. How Does the Australian Lyrebird Help Us to Communicate Better with the Younger Generations and thereby Grow Our Faith Communities? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheila-macgregor/message

The Wonderful World of Dance has arrived in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia to explore the dynamic dance scene of this beautiful country. And, of course, we couldn't miss the chance to visit Sydney Dance Company, the leading contemporary dance company in Australia. In this podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with the company's Artistic Director and Choreographer Rafael Bonachela at the stunning studio overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour. On the eve of Sydney Dance Company's much-anticipated Sydney premiere of their latest triple bill Ascent, Bonachela shares his journey from Barcelona to London and then to Sydney, and how his vision has shaped the company over the past 14 years. Bonachela discusses the acclaimed choreographers that he has brought to work with the company and gives an insight into his process for creating his own works. He also shares the inspiration behind Ascent, which includes two world premieres - Bonachela's I Am-ness and Marina Mascarell's The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird, plus the reprisal of Antony Hamilton's award-winning Forever & Ever. Rafael Bonachela in rehearsal of I Am-ness with Sydney Dance Company. Photo by Pedro Greig Ascent runs from 15 March - 26 March 2023 at the Sydney Opera House, followed by an Australian national tour from May - August 2023. For more information and tickets visit: Sydney Dance Company PRESS PLAY

The Wonderful World of Dance has arrived in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia to explore the dynamic dance scene of this beautiful country. And, of course, we couldn't miss the chance to visit Sydney Dance Company, the leading contemporary dance company in Australia. In this podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with the company's Artistic Director and Choreographer Rafael Bonachela at the stunning studio overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour. On the eve of Sydney Dance Company's much-anticipated Sydney premiere of their latest triple bill Ascent, Bonachela shares his journey from Barcelona to London and then to Sydney, and how his vision has shaped the company over the past 14 years. Bonachela discusses the acclaimed choreographers that he has brought to work with the company and gives an insight into his process for creating his own works. He also shares the inspiration behind Ascent, which includes two world premieres - Bonachela's I Am-ness and Marina Mascarell's The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird, plus the reprisal of Antony Hamilton's award-winning Forever & Ever. Rafael Bonachela in rehearsal of I Am-ness with Sydney Dance Company. Photo by Pedro Greig Ascent runs from 15 March - 26 March 2023 at the Sydney Opera House, followed by an Australian national tour from May - August 2023. For more information and tickets visit: Sydney Dance Company PRESS PLAY

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What's that sound? Is that a chainsaw? A car? A spaceship? Meet the bird of incredible mimicry skills.  Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

* Thankyou Australia and goodbye * Lyrebird song a possible indication of population health * Twelve experiments that changed our world – the story of how we came to understand the universe * Science Media Centres – linking the media to scientists

* Thankyou Australia and goodbye * Lyrebird song a possible indication of population health * Twelve experiments that changed our world – the story of how we came to understand the universe * Science Media Centres – linking the media to scientists

Grant and Dr. Holly Parsons, Manager of the Urban Birds program at Birdlife Australia, are joined by Fiona Backhouse and Matthew Hall, who have both recently completed their fieldword, analysis and writing their PhD theses, on the Albert's Lyrebird and Brush Turkey, respectively. This is the recording of the regular live stream, when Holly joins Grant at 1.00 pm every second Monday afternoon to discuss birds getting along with people.  More information is available on The Bird Emergency website, just click here to go to the shownotes for this bonus episode, and to get more details about Albert's Lyrebird, Brush Turkeys and our guests.

Thanks to the advance of deepfake technology, it's becoming easier to clone peoples' voices. Some uses of the tech, like creating voice-overs to fill in gaps in Roadrunner, the documentary about Anthony Bourdain released this past summer, are harmless (though even the ethics of this move were hotly debated when the film came out). In other cases, though, deepfaked voices are being used for ends that are very clearly nefarious—like stealing millions of dollars. An article published last week by Forbes revealed that a group of cybercriminals in the United Arab Emirates used deepfake technology as part of a bank heist that transferred a total of $35 million out of the country and into accounts all over the world. Money Heist, Voice Edition All you need to make a fake version of someone's voice is a recording of that person speaking. As with any machine learning system whose output improves based on the quantity and quality of its input data, a deepfaked voice will sound more like the real thing if there are more recordings for the system to learn from. In this case, criminals used deepfake software to recreate the voice of an executive at a large company (details around the company, the software used, and the recordings to train said software don't appear to be available). They then placed phone calls to a bank manager with whom the executive had a pre-existing relationship, meaning the bank manager knew the executive's voice. The impersonators also sent forged emails to the bank manager confirming details of the requested transactions. Between the emails and the familiar voice, when the executive asked the manager to authorize transfer of millions of dollars between accounts, the manager saw no problem with going ahead and doing so. The fraud took place in January 2020, but a relevant court document was just filed in the US last week. Officials in the UAE are asking investigators in the US for help tracing $400,000 of the stolen money that went to US bank accounts at Centennial Bank. Our Voices, Our Selves The old-fashioned way (“old” in this context meaning before machine learning was as ubiquitous as it is today) to make a fake human voice was to record a real human voice, split that recording into many distinct syllables of speech, then paste those syllables together in countless permutations to form the words you wanted the voice to say. It was tedious and yielded a voice that didn't sound at all realistic. It's easy to differentiate the voices of people close to us, and to recognize famous voices—but we don't often think through the many components that contribute to making a voice unique. There's the timbre and pitch, which refer to where a voice falls on a span of notes from low to high. There's the cadence, which is the speaker's rhythm and variations in pitch and emphasis on different words or parts of a sentence. There's pronunciation, and quirks like regional accents or lisps. In short, our voices are wholly unique—which makes it all the more creepy that they're becoming easier to synthetically recreate. Fake Voices to Come Is the UAE bank heist a harbinger of crimes to come? Unfortunately, the answer is very likely yes. It's not the first such attempt, but it's the first to succeed at stealing such a large sum of money using a deepfaked voice. In 2019 a group of criminals faked the voice of a UK-based energy firm's CEO to have $243,000 transferred to a Hungarian bank account. Many different versions of audio deepfake software are already commercially available, including versions from companies like Lyrebird (which needs just a one-minute recording to create a fake voice, albeit slightly halting and robot-like), Descript, Sonantic, and Veritone, to name just a few. These companies intend their products to be used for good, and some positive use cases certainly do exist; people with speech disabilities or paralysis could use the software to communicate with those around them, for example. Veritone is marketing its ...

No music, no voices, just the sound of the forest waking up. I made this recording on a wintery morning, outside a hut high up in the mountains of Gippsland on Gunaikurnai land. I arrived in the dark and didn't realise how high up the hill I was. As the sun rose it took time for it to reach the bottom of the gullies, and so the dawn chorus extended longer and was more distant and echoey. It's harder than normal to decipher what's what in this recording because all around the hut there were lyrebirds singing, and they're masters of imitation.  Listening notes from Ann Jones:  00:00:00 As the sun rises and warms the roof, icy water drips to the ground creating clicks and drips throughout. Immediately, several lyrebird males can be heard rehearsing their songs. This isn't normally the time of day that they'd be wooing a female directly, it's more for practice and territorial defence, and also perhaps luring a female towards their dancing mound. They call like this throughout the coldest part of winter.   00:02:06 Rather than an actual whipbird, I think that this is the lyrebird imitating a whip bird!   00:03:00 I think the interminable piping is from a white-throated tree creeper.   00:05:00 It is possibly a striated thornbill group twittering close to the microphone, but certainly one of the ‘LBJ' class. (That is what birders call ‘Little Brown Jobs' – birds that are all small and brown and difficult to identify.)   00:08:18 A wattlebird chucks.   00:25:30 These are rosella sounds I think, the chattering that keeps them in contact as they move.   00:30:39 Is it a kookaburra or a lyrebird imitating a kookaburra? I think the latter as it cuts off rather awkwardly – kookaburras often wind down at the end of their calls in a very funny moany-giggle.   00:32:22 Here the lyrebird imitates, briefly, a black cockie within its stream of song. Other calls it imitates include grey shrikethrush, currawongs, magpies and wattlebirds.   01:08:30 Actual yellow-tailed black cockatoos! There's a story that they travel before rain but I'm not sure if anyone has done the science on that one. These are big cockies, much bigger than a sulphur crested. They have yellow patches under the tale and fly with long wing strokes somewhat like a waterbird. Absolutely majestic and you are obliged to stop and point to them when you see them.   01:13:55 A kangaroo or wallaby thumps past.   01:34:30 A small flock of gang-gang cockatoos fly past, which sound like squeaky doors. About the size of a galah they are mostly black. The males have red heads and instead of a crest like a cockie, they have a little feathery flourish on the top of their head like a centurion's helmet. The females are mostly black with exquisite red detailing and together they call in this incredibly unique, needs-oiling croak. 

No music, no voices, just the sound of the forest waking up. I made this recording on a wintery morning, outside a hut high up in the mountains of Gippsland on Gunaikurnai land. I arrived in the dark and didn't realise how high up the hill I was. As the sun rose it took time for it to reach the bottom of the gullies, and so the dawn chorus extended longer and was more distant and echoey. It's harder than normal to decipher what's what in this recording because all around the hut there were lyrebirds singing, and they're masters of imitation.  Listening notes from Ann Jones:  00:00:00 As the sun rises and warms the roof, icy water drips to the ground creating clicks and drips throughout. Immediately, several lyrebird males can be heard rehearsing their songs. This isn't normally the time of day that they'd be wooing a female directly, it's more for practice and territorial defence, and also perhaps luring a female towards their dancing mound. They call like this throughout the coldest part of winter.   00:02:06 Rather than an actual whipbird, I think that this is the lyrebird imitating a whip bird!   00:03:00 I think the interminable piping is from a white-throated tree creeper.   00:05:00 It is possibly a striated thornbill group twittering close to the microphone, but certainly one of the ‘LBJ' class. (That is what birders call ‘Little Brown Jobs' – birds that are all small and brown and difficult to identify.)   00:08:18 A wattlebird chucks.   00:25:30 These are rosella sounds I think, the chattering that keeps them in contact as they move.   00:30:39 Is it a kookaburra or a lyrebird imitating a kookaburra? I think the latter as it cuts off rather awkwardly – kookaburras often wind down at the end of their calls in a very funny moany-giggle.   00:32:22 Here the lyrebird imitates, briefly, a black cockie within its stream of song. Other calls it imitates include grey shrikethrush, currawongs, magpies and wattlebirds.   01:08:30 Actual yellow-tailed black cockatoos! There's a story that they travel before rain but I'm not sure if anyone has done the science on that one. These are big cockies, much bigger than a sulphur crested. They have yellow patches under the tale and fly with long wing strokes somewhat like a waterbird. Absolutely majestic and you are obliged to stop and point to them when you see them.   01:13:55 A kangaroo or wallaby thumps past.   01:34:30 A small flock of gang-gang cockatoos fly past, which sound like squeaky doors. About the size of a galah they are mostly black. The males have red heads and instead of a crest like a cockie, they have a little feathery flourish on the top of their head like a centurion's helmet. The females are mostly black with exquisite red detailing and together they call in this incredibly unique, needs-oiling croak. 

Australia has a famous lyrebird, the one everyone has seen in the David Attenborough shows, imitating all manner of man-made sounds and the sounds of the forest it lives in. But, there is a lesser-known lyrebird, which is equally gifted with vocal talents, and has a stunning display, which takes place in the subtropical forests in the border region of New South Wales and Queensland. Seldom seen, Albert's Lyrebird is giving up some of it's secrets to intrepid researcher, Fiona Backhouse, who is attempting to learn more, to ensure the encroachment of housing and other development does not lead to it's demise. Currently trying to get some eyes and subscribers on The Bird Emergency on YouTube, so I can put a bit more effort into the video side of things, so if you would like more visual content, please subscribe, and I will watch with interest if that's what you want! Follow The Bird Emergency on Twitter @birdemergency or Instagram @thebirdemergency 

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Female lyrebirds should be rock stars in their own right.

Triple Blue is a superb lyrebird stud muffin.

You might think you know the story of the lyrebird. Think again.

Lyrebird deception just got deeper.

Prepare your ears for what many consider to be the most exquisite voice of any bird in the world–the superb lyrebird. Tag along with this incredible bird and your host Richard Nelson, in the forests of southeastern Australia, for another fascinating Encounters Down Under episode.

We always hope that the stories we share with you on The Apple Seed spark memories for you to share with the people that you love. Sometimes those memories are sparked by listening to personal stories, and other times by listening to tall tales and fairy tales. So sit back, relax, and get ready to have the memories wash over you as you listen to stories about whales, frisbees, and getting older.   On today's episode, enjoy the following: "Edith's Lyrebird" by Jackie Kerin (7:06) Every once in a while you may have had a relationship of sorts with an animal that, while not your pet, sort of lives its life in your space to the degree that you understand each other. This story is a reflection upon that kind of relationship, and it's from Jackie Kerin.       "How the Whale Got His Throat" by Jim Weiss from A Collection of Just So Stories As Read by Jim Weiss (8:00) This next animal story called "How the Whale Got His Throat" is from Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories", so named because the stories Kipling told to his daughter had to be told "Just so".    "On Turning a Certain Age" by Susi Wolf from Peeling Life Makes Your Eyes Water (3:42)  Here's a little piece from Susi Wolf that's a reflection on turning a certain age. We all hope that with the passage of time we continue to learn. And that message is at the heart of Susi's story.    "Dancing Jack" by The Storycrafters from Straw Into Gold (27:06) Up next is the storytelling duo The Storycrafters, Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall, with a piece called "Dancing Jack". It's a musical, rhythmic celebration of story in much the same way it always is when you listen to a great Storycrafters story.    Radio Family Journal: "Frisbee with Grandpa" (5:15) Listening to Susi Wolf's reflection on getting older called "On Turning a Certain Age" brings back a memory that Sam would like to share as today's entry in his Radio Family Journal.  

This week, I talk to Lyrebird Co-Founder Jose Sotelo. Lyrebird, an AI startup that enabled users to clone their voice, was recently acquired by podcast editing startup Descript. In this episode, we break down Lyrebird's origin story, how AI can clone your voice, and what a shoutout from a popular Youtuber can do in terms of growth.

What bird is the best mimic in the whole rainforest? They can confuse currawongs, trick kookaburras, and even sound a bit like a laser. Let's head down to the rainforest floor underneath the tall trees, past the creek and around the waterfall to meet the best mimic of all: the lyrebird!

What bird is the best mimic in the whole rainforest? They can confuse currawongs, trick kookaburras, and even sound a bit like a laser. Let's head down to the rainforest floor underneath the tall trees, past the creek and around the waterfall to meet the best mimic of all: the lyrebird!

Want to live another five minutes in the Off Track lyrebird world? Well, listen to this.

You might think you know the story of the lyrebird. Think again. Female lyrebirds could be rock stars in their own right.

From the hundreds of sounds sent into Off Track, we've selected all the Lyrebird recordings. An earworm extra for the series 'Sex, lyres and audiotape.'

You might think you know the story of the lyrebird. Think again. And then listen to this ear-bending series called 'Sex, lyres and audiotape.'

We digitally recreated our voices by using the site Lyrebird.