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Join Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland and LMFM for short monthly chats about native Irish wildlife.

  1. 2d ago

    Fantastic Fox! The madra rua or sionnach

    Are they not the most beautiful animal? We think so! In this episode we chat about why we see more of them in the autumn, behaviour, practical advice and much more. Welcome to Season 2 of Wild Watch and our favourite animal, the fox.

    Fantastic Fox! The madra rua or sionnach

  2. Aug 17

    The Humble Hedgehog - Gráinneog

    In this episode Gerry & Aoife chat about the much loved hedgehog. Just why do we love them so much? Tune in to find out what they're up to at this time of year.

    The Humble Hedgehog - Gráinneog

  3. Jun 24

    Two Topics! Road Incidents and An Cuach

    In this episode Aoife and Gerry chat about the dangers of roads for wildlife, followed by a chat about the crafty Cuckoo.

    Two Topics! Road Incidents and An Cuach

  4. Jun 1

    Which is which? Fánleoig, gabhlán m gaoithe, gabhlán m binne, gabhlán gainimh

    It can be tricky to spot the difference between the swallow, swift and martins but here we chat about that and lots of other fun facts about these incredible birds!

    Which is which? Fánleoig, gabhlán m gaoithe, gabhlán m binne, gabhlán gainimh

  5. Apr 18

    All things Puffin - Puifín

    In this episode we're chatting about the smallest of the Auk species in Ireland. This melancholy looking little bird visits our shores from April until August, breeding on offshore islands out of harms way.

    All things Puffin - Puifín

  6. Mar 25

    The one and only Frog! - Also Frog as gaeilge

    Join Gerry and Aoife as they chat about the common frog, the only species found in Ireland. We answer questions like "Why do they need to keep their skin wet?, How far can they travel?, What can we do to give them a helping hand?" and much more.

    The one and only Frog! - Also Frog as gaeilge

  7. Feb 12

    The smallest mammal in Ireland and it's predator

    This month we chat about two lovely and ecologically important animals that rely on hedgerows; the stoat and the pygmy shrew. Did you know the Irish name for pygmy shrew is Dallóg fraoigh, meaning blind animal of the heather. What a wonderful description! We begin with the importance of hedgerows and why it is illegal to cut them from 1st March to 31st August.

    The smallest mammal in Ireland and it's predator

  8. Jan 15

    The Raven - An Fiach dubh

    In this episode, we chat about the remarkable life of An fiach dubh, Ireland’s largest songbird, Belonging to the corvid (crow) family the raven is highly intelligent, forms lifelong pair bonds and performs stunning aerial acrobatics. We also ask; how do we know it's raven and not a rook?

    The Raven - An Fiach dubh
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Join Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland and LMFM for short monthly chats about native Irish wildlife.

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  • Creator
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © wri2024
  • Show Website
    Wild Watch