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We return to conservation with raptor expert John Lusby and discuss Ireland's smallest breeding bird of prey, the Merlin. These tiny but deadly falcons have an interesting ecology in Ireland straying somewhat from the norm seen in the rest of Europe.
Found in remote, difficult terrain and at low density, the Merlin is notoriously tricky to monitor. However, John has been using innovative techniques utilising drone technology to do just that.
Bird of the Week is the Meadow Pipit, a common prey item of Merlin but a charismatic little species in its own right.
In Your Nature is produced in partnership with the Heritage Offices of Laois and Offaly County Councils, supported by the Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and is edited by Ciarán O'Connor.
For more about BirdWatch Ireland, visit www.birdwatchireland.ie.
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In Your Nature Ep 54 - Global Birdfair 2024
In Your Nature Ep 53 - Bats
In Your Nature Ep 52 - Herons (Critter Shed Colab)
In Your Nature Ep 51 - Ticks, Mites and Flat Flies (Critter Shed Collab)
In Your Nature Ep 50 - Live from Wild Mind
In Your Nature Ep 49 - What's at Santa's Bird Table
In Your Nature Ep 48 - The New Invasives
In Your Nature Ep 47 - Where Are They Now?
In Your Nature Ep 46 - Connemara
In Your Nature Ep 45 - Ireland Vs New Zealand Bird-off Part 2
In Your Nature Ep 44 - Ireland Vs New Zealand Bird-off Part 1
In Your Nature Ep 43 - Swift Conservation
In Your Nature Ep 42 - Moths
In Your Nature Ep 41 - Hedgerows + Pollinators
In Your Nature Ep 40 - The Pine Marten with Dr Denise O'Meara
In Your Nature Ep 39 - Bird Flu Update
In Your Nature Ep 38 - Hedgehogs with Elaine O'Riordan
In Your Nature Ep 37 - Hen Harriers
In Your Nature Ep 36 - Wildlife Ponds with Rob Gandola
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