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Last modified: 19 May 2009

Artist Jane Pitt working with the public on her bird song project
Artist Jane Pitt working with the public on her bird song project - (RSPB)

It could be all whistles and hoots as local artist Jane Pitt undertakes an unusual sound project in collaboration with the RSPB and reserve visitors. 

As part of the Medway's Fuse Festival, Jane and her accompanying soundman will record Kent's birds in full song – and the noise people make while they listen to them.
 
Everyone is invited to join in with Jane's listening walks on Wednesday 20 May at the war memorial, Great Lines, Chatham, and on Saturday 23 May at RSPB Northwood Hill. Both start at 2 pm. The result will be a poem that Jane will perform with other artists at the Fuse Festival. 

'Recording visitors trying to imitate the calls is going to be really fun,' explains Jane. 'With the help of local people, I want to compare how we describe bird songs to what we actually hear from the birds themselves. Anyone taking part in the listening walks can make an active contribution to my performance' 

'This sounds a great way to connect local people with the wildlife around them'

David James, of RSPB North Kent Marshes, said 'This sounds a great way to connect local people with the wildlife around them. I think it will be great fun helping visitors to Northward Hill listen to some of nature's best songsters like nightingales and blackcaps, and then hear how they make those sounds themselves.' 

Those wishing to book a free place on Saturday's event should call the RSPB on 01634 222 480.

To find out more about Jane Pitt's art project, Flutterance, please visit http://www.janepitt.co.uk/flutterances

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