Welcome to our second episode of this series where we have conversations with the best nature listeners in the world. In this episode, Chris Hails talks about his multi-faceted career as an ecologist and zoologist in Malaysia, an environmental advisor in Singapore and Conservationist in Switzerland. Nature field recording has been a practice for Chris since tape recorder days. He has a PhD in bird ecology, and his professional activities have led him to research, teach and advise, with the efforts of saving the environment. We discuss why there is so much disconnection between people and Nature, ways to bridge this gap and be conscious about our own consumer patterns and the connection to politics. As a staple in this series, we talk about being in nature, deep listening and being alone in the dark outside. Find out more about Chris on his website. Episode’s references: Chris' book Birds of Singapore Tools for species ID: Cornell University Bird NET Merlin App Xeno-Canto Chris' Website Wild Echoes The Sound Approach Literature and films mentioned: The Singing Life of Birds. The Art and Science of Listening to Birds by Donald Kroodsma Memoirs of a Birdman by Ludwig Koch Wild Soundscapes: Discovering the Voice of the Natural World and The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World's Wild Places by Bernie Krause The Singing Planet, by Liz McKenzie