In this episode we take a close look at the Barn Owl and speak to John Lusby - Raptor Conservation Officer with BirdWatch Ireland on conservation efforts to help the species in Ireland.
Our interview with John reflects on well over a decade of Barn Owl conservation projects in Ireland. We discover how fortunes have changed for the species, aided by a surprising source. We look at three key aspects improving conditions for Barn Owls including; the provision of nest boxes, responsible rodenticide use and thoughtful road verge planning.
Bird of the week pays homage to the Feral Pigeon, possibly the most overlooked and underrated bird species there is!
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 Ann-Marie Kelly.
In Your Nature Ep 29 - Minister Pippa Hackett on Land Use Policy
In Your Nature Ep 28 - Merlin
In Your Nature Ep 27 - Spiders
In Your Nature Ep 26 - Garden Birds/Garden Bird Survey
In Your Nature Ep 25 - Birding Culture
In Your Nature Ep 24 - Life at Cape Clear Bird Observatory
In Your Nature Ep 23 - Terns
In Your Nature Ep 21 - Bird Flu.
In Your Nature Ep 20 - Riverbirds
In Your Nature Ep 19 - Irish Wildlife Sounds
In Your Nature Ep 18 - Bird Eggs
In Your Nature Ep 17 - Harpers Island
In Your Nature Ep 16 - Species Extinctions
In Your Nature Ep 15 - Species Reintroductions
In Your Nature Ep 14 - Crows
In Your Nature Ep 13 - Christmas Special
In Your Nature Ep 12 - Curlew Conservation
In Your Nature Ep 11 - Seabirds
In Your Nature Ep 10 - No Such Thing as a Seagull
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