Mooney Goes Wild

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Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

  1. E-mails From Listeners

    2 MARS

    E-mails From Listeners

    Tonight our experts respond to some of your e-mails and queries about ducks in California, Woodpeckers in Cavan, Buzzards in Waterford and the life span of garden birds, including Robins...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  2. Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

    2 MARS

    Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

    Grey Squirrels, introduced to Ireland in the early 1900s, are now widespread and have impacted the population of native Red Squirrels. They are long believed to descend from a dozen released in Longford in 1911. Our panel discusses whether later deliberate or accidental introductions also added to their numbers and genetics...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  3. Keeping Track Of Ireland’s Squirrels And Pine Martens... And You Can Help!

    2 MARS

    Keeping Track Of Ireland’s Squirrels And Pine Martens... And You Can Help!

    Grey Squirrels introduced in 1911 have impacted Ireland’s Red Squirrels, but the Reds are now rebounding due to increased Pine Marten numbers. The 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey has been launched, and Colin Lawton, Ecology Lecturer at the University of Galway, joins the programme to explain the project...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  4. Looking Forward To Nature Nights Live On RTÉ Radio 1

    2 MARS

    Looking Forward To Nature Nights Live On RTÉ Radio 1

    Nature Nights Live returns to RTÉ Radio 1 from March 9th–13th, at 10–11pm, in partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland for National Tree Week. The programme will share event updates, celebrate native trees and nocturnal wildlife, feature expert guests, and invite listeners to ask questions and share sightings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  5. Terry Goes On A Wild Goose Chase In Co. Wicklow

    2 MARS

    Terry Goes On A Wild Goose Chase In Co. Wicklow

    Derek Mulrooney, greenkeeper at Druids Glen, Wicklow, reports a gaggle of Greylag Geese returning after food was put out for ducks. He wonders if they’re from the original flock and how they knew food was back. To investigate, Terry Flanagan visits the course as the panellists consider possible explanations...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  6. Have You Been Feeling Under The (Extraordinarily Wet) Weather Lately?

    23 FÉVR.

    Have You Been Feeling Under The (Extraordinarily Wet) Weather Lately?

    Recent weeks have seen severe, localised flooding across Ireland, especially in counties Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin. Yet, as Éanna notes, Met Éireann says it was only the wettest January since 2018. Our panel discusses climate change, extreme weather and nature-based flood solutions...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  7. Naturescapes: Getting A Helping Hand From The Natural World

    23 FÉVR.

    Naturescapes: Getting A Helping Hand From The Natural World

    Naturescapes is a European project using nature-based solutions at landscape scale to tackle socio-economic challenges, boost biodiversity and address climate change. Along the River Dodder, innovations like pocket forests are underway. Terry Flanagan met Mairéad O’Donnell of Trinity College Dublin to learn more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  8. The Brent Goose: A Natural Symbol Of Dublin

    23 FÉVR.

    The Brent Goose: A Natural Symbol Of Dublin

    The Brent Goose, which breeds in High Arctic Canada, arrives in Dublin each autumn, gathering in estuaries, parks and green spaces to graze on grass. Ireland is crucial to this far-northern breeder. Ornithologist Kendrew Calhoun explains how public sightings help track populations, migration and breeding success for conservation...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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  • Chaîne
    RTÉ
  • Création
    RTÉ Radio 1
  • Années d’activité
    2006 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    116
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