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. Is Washing Soda Bad For Birds?

    −9 h

    Is Washing Soda Bad For Birds?

    Bernie Dennehy from Cork feared she had accidentally poisoned a Blackbird after cleaning her patio with washing soda solution and later finding a dead bird. Our panellists explain washing soda isn't toxic to birds and exposure was minimal. A far more likely cause was a fatal collision with a window...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  2. Should We Cull Invasive Alien Grey Squirrels To Save Our Native Reds?

    −9 h

    Should We Cull Invasive Alien Grey Squirrels To Save Our Native Reds?

    A feasibility study is exploring the culling of invasive Grey Squirrels in Dublin and Wicklow to help native Red Squirrels return to urban areas. Led by Dr Emma Sheehy, the proposal has prompted public consultation and debate over balancing conservation goals with animal welfare concerns. She joins Derek and panel to tell us more about the study...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  3. Stag For Sale: Landseer's Scene In Braemar

    −9 h

    Stag For Sale: Landseer's Scene In Braemar

    Sir Edwin Landseer's monumental Scene in Braemar, featuring a majestic Highland stag, goes under the hammer at Sotheby's in London this week with an estimate of £3-4 million. Derek speaks to Sotheby's specialist Julian Gascoigne about the dramatic Highland masterpiece and its significance...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  4. 35 Years Of Ireland As A Whale And Dolphin Sanctuary & Rare Stranding Of Gervais’ Beaked Whale

    22 juni

    35 Years Of Ireland As A Whale And Dolphin Sanctuary & Rare Stranding Of Gervais’ Beaked Whale

    The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group marks 35 years since Ireland became a whale and dolphin sanctuary. Ireland’s waters host over 25 cetacean species, but threats remain. Dr. Simon Berrow also discusses a rare Gervais’ Beaked Whale stranding in Clare, offering scientists valuable insights into one of the world's least-understood whale species...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Basking Sharks And Humpback Whales In Donegal Bay

    22 juni

    Basking Sharks And Humpback Whales In Donegal Bay

    Donegal Bay is witnessing an exceptional gathering of Basking Sharks, with dozens of the world's second-largest fish feeding, travelling in groups and even breaching near Mullaghmore Head. Mark O’Connor of Donegal Bay Conservation Trust also discusses a visiting Humpback Whale, known as "Humpback 102", now delighting observers in the bay...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  6. Looking Back At The Longest Day Of The Year

    22 juni

    Looking Back At The Longest Day Of The Year

    Yesterday was the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Midsummer is a vital time for Ireland’s wildlife, with long daylight hours helping plants and animals grow, reproduce and build energy reserves. It’s a season of abundance worth celebrating – though from now on, the days gradually begin to shorten again...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  7. Paddy The East Wall Heron

    22 juni

    Paddy The East Wall Heron

    Reporter Terry Flanagan visits East Wall in Dublin to meet listener Carol Corri and her unusual garden guest, Paddy the Grey Heron. While herons typically feed on fish, frogs and other aquatic prey, Paddy has developed a taste for chicken legs and rashers, making him a regular and much-loved visitor to Carol’s garden...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  8. A Banshee In Wexford?

    8 juni

    A Banshee In Wexford?

    Listener Danny in Wexford shared a recording from his new home after spotting an owl circling overhead at night. The mystery caller turned out to be a Barn Owl seeking a mate — its eerie cries the same sounds that helped inspire Ireland’s famous banshee legend...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 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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  • Kanal
    RTÉ
  • Skapad av
    RTÉ Radio 1
  • Aktiva år
    2006 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    116
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Programmets webbplats
    Mooney Goes Wild

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