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(AL) Bats can sometimes get a bad rap but in this episode of the In Your Nature podcast, we hope to dispel some myths and shine a light on these truly remarkable creatures. For this conversation, we are joined by Bat Ecologist and Senior Projects Manager with Bat Conservation Ireland Niamh Roche, who gives us an insight into the lives of Ireland's nine species of bat. On listening to this episode, you'll quickly that bats are not to be feared, but to be celebrated. Not only are they fascinating in their own right, bats also provide a number of ecosystem services, including insect control and pollination. Tune in to the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/ec9QMxaf In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly. The series is supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.

(AL) We love a bit of myth-busting on the In Your Nature podcast and next week, we're getting the facts straight on bats! Have you ever heard the phrase "as blind as a bat"? Well we are here to put that saying to rest! The episode goes live early on Monday and you will find it wherever you get your podcasts or at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ewD-XSwZ. Don’t forget to catch up with last week’s episode if you haven’t heard it yet, accessible through the same link. In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly, supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.

(AL) The In Your Nature great Grey #Heron debate drops today! Join Niall, Ricky and Collie of The Critter Shed for a discussion about this well-known species! Will amphibian expert Collie change his mind about Herons? Tune in to find out! You'll also learn more about other species of Heron found outside of Ireland, as well as the Bird of the Week: the Coot! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eb9KyPF6 In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly, supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.

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(AL) Next week's episode of In Your Nature is another collaboration with Collie Ennis of The Critter Shed and this time, we're talking all about the Grey Heron! Although amphibian expert Collie has an understandably complex relationship with the Heron, this episode has given him a newfound respect for the species! While they're known as skilled fishers, did you know that Herons have adapted to consume a wide range of prey including small mammals, insects and reptiles? Or that they have small combs on the underside of each foot to help them to keep their feathers in tip-top condition? Learn about this and more by tuning in to the next episode. The episode goes live early on Monday and you will find it wherever you get your podcasts or at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ewD-XSwZ. Don’t forget to catch up with last week’s episode if you haven’t heard it yet, accessible through the same link. In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly, supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.

(AL) We recently paid a visit to Dublin Port to ring some Common Tern chicks. Some facts about this incredible species: Common Terns breed in Ireland (and other parts of northern Europe) in the summer months before returning to Africa for the winter. Terns earned themselves the nickname “sea swallow” due to their forked tails and pointed wings. Common Terns usually nest in dense colonies, often alongside other species such as Arctic and Roseate Terns, and Black-headed Gulls. Common Terns are a ground-nesting species. They lay their eggs in shallow depressions in the ground called scrapes, which they later tidy up by throwing shells, bone fragments and vegetation over their shoulders. Check out this beautiful nest we found at Dublin Port! By metal and colour-ringing birds, we can learn a lot about birds and the journeys that they take. Because of this work, we know that we've had birds from Rockabill, Dalkey, Northern Ireland, Cork Harbour and Merseyside in Liverpool, all nesting in the Port. Dublin Port Company

(AL) What creature is Collie talking about? Find out in the new episode of In Your #Nature podcast, out today! This week's episode is a collaboration with Collie Ennis of The Critter Shed. This week, we're talking all about, you guessed it, critters, though not the cute and cuddly kind. Ticks, fleas and flat flies are the focus of this conversation and while the thought of that might make your skin crawl, we encourage you to listen on. You might just look at these parasites in a new light! In the spirit of this week's episode of In Your Nature, we put a spin on the usual Bird of the Week slot, asking Niall instead to nominate a Critter of the Week. Find the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eYi8KxZd In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly. The series is supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.

(AL) The Fair Seas coalition and partners were invited to attend President and BirdWatch Ireland patron Michael D. Higgins’ fifth garden party of 2024. "Life Below Water’ – Protecting our Oceans, Sustainable Development Goal 14" was the theme of this event, and some insightful discussions were had about the interconnected nature of marine and human health, collective action, and more on the day. Read more about it in our latest article from Marine Policy and Advocacy Officer Rosalind Skillen 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8vS7PM4

(AL) The new season of the In Your Nature podcast is now in full swing and we know you'll all be itching to tune in to the next episode! Ticks, mites and flat flies may not appeal to most, but these fascinating creatures play a vital role in the shaping of our ecosystems. What's more, these highly-adapted species hold incredible abilities that would be the envy of most superheroes, such as impressive agility and unparalleled resilience. On listening to this episode, which is a collaboration with Collie Ennis of The Critter Shed, you might just look at these parasites in a new light! The episode goes live early on Monday and you will find it wherever you get your podcasts or at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ewD-XSwZ. Don’t forget to catch up with last week’s episode if you haven’t heard it yet, accessible through the same link. In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly, supported by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, and Westmeath County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and The Heritage Council.