First broadcast Bank Holiday Monday, June 1st 2026 at 12:00 on RTÉ Radio 1
Presenter: Karla Goodman; Producer: Derek Mooney
Often referred to as Ireland's 'national bird’, the lapwing holds a special place in our countryside from folklore to farming traditions. Yet today, this beautiful bird is on Ireland’s Red List of endangered species. In this Nature On One special, Karla Goodman traces the lapwing’s place in Irish life, examines the pressures on its survival, and explores how conservation efforts could secure its future...
To read more about the Lapwing in Ireland, visit https://birdwatchireland.ie/birds/lapwing/.