Wild Watch
Episodes
Which is which? Fánleoig, gabhlán m gaoithe, gabhlán m binne, gabhlán gainimh
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 inc...
All things Puffin - PuifÃn
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 unti...
The one and only Frog! - Also Frog as gaeilge
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The smallest mammal in Ireland and it's predator
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
The Raven - An Fiach dubh
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Irish Owls - Ulchabhán
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final chat of the year we are all about owls.
Swans - EalaÃ
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gerry and Aoife for a chat about Ireland's largest bird, the mute swan.
Batty about Bats - Sciathán Leathair
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know one of the Irish words for bat, sciathán leathair, translates to leather wing?Listen in to this episode with Gerry and Aoife for some mo...
Farewell Fáinleóg and friends
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's episode is about small birds making huge journeys. Listen in to find out why they do it, where they go and much more!
Squirrels = Iora rua
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gerry and Aoife chat about the native red squirrel, how the non native grey squirrel arrived in Ireland, the impact that had on the re...