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The In Your Nature Podcast brings you conversations about birds & wildlife, wild places, the work of BirdWatch Ireland and wildlife conservationists. The podcast features Ricky Whelan, biodiversity officer with Offaly County Council in conversation with Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland with regular expert guests. BirdWatch Ireland is Ireland's largest independent conservation organisation. Episodes are released in seasons (three per year) with six episodes in each, dropping weekly (Monday mornings) in spring, summer, and autumn. Topics discussed vary, with birds and wider biodiversity at the heart of it all, each episode finishes with the "Bird of the Week" feature in homage to this wonderful group of animals. To give feedback, suggest topics or ask a question you can email us at info@birdwatchireland.ie . The series is supported by Laois, Offaly and Westmeath County Councils through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Local Biodiversity Action Fund (
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- 4 weeks ago47 min
In Your Nature Ep 69 - In Search of Orchids
Send us Fan Mail In some ways, looking for rare birds is similar to looking for rare plants — you may travel to new places, see new habitats, and grow your connection with nature. However, finding rare plants has its own set of challenges, which may come as a surprise for something that can't fly away. This week, Niall and Ricky welcome author and naturalist, Declan Murphy, to the podcast. Murphy shares inspirations and insights into his new book, The Hunt for the Wild Irish Orchid: One...
- Sep 27, 202655 min
In Your Nature Ep 68 - Record Breaking Birds
Send us Fan Mail You may know the Ostrich is the world’s largest bird, but did you know an extinct bird known as the Elephant Bird was around five times heavier? Or that Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture can fly at altitudes of up to 11,000 metres — more than 2,000 metres above Mount Everest! This week, Niall and Ricky are talking about record-breaking birds. From speed and longevity, to wingbeats, clutch size or migration, discover some of the most remarkable bird species in Ireland and beyond. ...
- Sep 20, 202643 min
In Your Nature Ep 67 - John Feehan (Peatland Perspectives)
Send us Fan Mail Professor John Feehan is a renowned Irish geologist, botanist, author and former lecturer at University College Dublin (UCD), widely respected for his work interpreting Ireland’s landscapes, biodiversity and cultural heritage. In this episode, he shares his deep knowledge of Ireland’s peatlands, exploring their ecological and cultural importance whilst offering a perspective on their future. John recalls exploring the bog near his home in Offaly as a young boy. In the m...
- Sep 8, 202639 min
In Your Nature Ep 66 - Bird Nests
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of In Your Nature, Ricky and Niall are diving into the world of bird nests. Whether the nest is on the ground, in a cavity, or reused from another species, nests are just as unique as the birds who use them. Long before a chick is hatched or a egg is laid, birds pick specific spots for their nests and to build their families. Learn how, when, and who is building nests across Ireland. In Ireland, nests and breeding birds are legally protected from March ...
- Sep 6, 202657 min
In Your Nature Ep 65 - Butterflies with Jesmond Harding
Send us Fan Mail In Your Nature with Niall Hatch and Ricky Whelan is back! Kicking off the season at Bog of Allen Nature Reserve in Co. Kildare, Niall and Ricky meet up with butterfly guru, Jesmond Harding. The three explore the reserve while covering a range of topics, from fascinating wing adaptations that trick hungry predators to specific plants required for the survival of different species. Like much of Ireland's wildlife, butterfly species are on the decline. Even our most common...
- Aug 25, 20261h 3m
In Your Nature Ep 59 - Breeding Waders EIP
Send us Fan Mail In Your Nature is back for a new season and this time we welcome Owen Murphy, Senior Project Manager with the Breeding Waders EIP, to discuss the ambitious and urgent work being done to conserve Ireland’s most threatened ground-nesting birds. With populations of species like the Curlew, Lapwing, and Redshank in steep decline, the Breeding Waders EIP is taking bold, science-led action to reverse the trend. Ricky speaks with Owen about the formidable challenges of protecting vu...
- Aug 24, 202556 min
In Your Nature Ep 64 - Pádraic Fogarty
Send us Fan Mail In Your Nature returns with a thought-provoking new episode featuring Ricky in conversation with Pádraic Fogarty—ecologist, author, and one of Ireland’s most influential voices for nature. The discussion centres on Pádraic’s long-standing work advocating for more ambitious and meaningful conservation efforts across Ireland, from rewilding landscapes to reforming environmental policy. Together, they explore the state of Irish biodiversity, the systemic challenges facing conser...
- Aug 17, 202538 min
In Your Nature Ep 63 - Birds of the Falkland Islands
Send us Fan Mail In Your Nature returns with a captivating new episode recorded live from Global BirdFair 2025, where Niall Hatch is joined by two seasoned nature guides with deep ties to the Falkland Islands—Andy Pollard, a Falklands native and expert birder, and Martin Anstee, a conservationist and expedition leader with decades of experience in the region. Together, they explore the unique biodiversity of the Falklands and surrounding South Atlantic islands, from windswept tussac grassland...
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About In Your Nature
The In Your Nature Podcast brings you conversations about birds & wildlife, wild places, the work of BirdWatch Ireland and wildlife conservationists. The podcast features Ricky Whelan, biodiversity officer with Offaly County Council in conversation with Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland with regular expert guests. BirdWatch Ireland is Ireland's largest independent conservation organisation. Episodes are released in seasons (three per year) with six episodes in each, dropping weekly (Monday mornings) in spring, summer, and autumn. Topics discussed vary, with birds and wider biodiversity at the heart of it all, each episode finishes with the "Bird of the Week" feature in homage to this wonderful group of animals. To give feedback, suggest topics or ask a question you can email us at info@birdwatchireland.ie . The series is supported by Laois, Offaly and Westmeath County Councils through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Local Biodiversity Action Fund (
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