Perhaps the most striking thing about a Magpie is its very long tail, which makes these black-and-white members of the crow family instantly identifiable. But recently, Derek spotted one on the RTÉ campus completely lacking tail feathers. What could have caused it to lose its tail, and will it be OK?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BirdWatch Ireland identifies Ireland’s most important areas for seabirds
On World Seabird Day, 3rd July, BirdWatch Ireland, in conjunction with BirdLife International, published a map showcasing the 73 most important areas for seabirds in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Giving rare waders a head start in life at Fota Wildlife Park
The Dunlin is a small wading bird which formerly bred in good numbers along Ireland’s west and northern coasts, but has declined by more than 90% in recent years. Efforts are underway to stem this sharp decline and we speak to Jess Hodnett, a Ranger at Fota Wildlife Park and a member of the Dunlin headstarting team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bee Safari at Harper’s Island Wetlands Nature Reserve
On 28th June, Harper's Island Wetlands Nature Reserve in Glounthaune, Co. Cork played host to its first ever Bee Safari, led by avid bee-watcher Colm Damery. Jim Wilson was on hand and recorded an interview with Colm for tonight’s programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Terry’s portable amber time-capsule
For the past 20 years, Terry Flanagan has kept a piece of amber in his pocket at all times. This golden pebble of ancient, fossilised tree resin was a gift from his wife Angela, and he is never without it. On tonight’s programme, we chat about amber, its unusual properties and what it can reveal about the biological history of our planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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