'Mrs Moreau's Warbler' - Stephen Moss

Where do birds get their names? The words we use to name birds are some of the most lyrical and evocative in the English language. They also tell incredible stories: of epic expeditions, fierce battles between rival ornithologists, momentous historical events and touching romantic gestures. Author Stephen Moss talks about the origins of birds' names and his book 'Mrs Moreau's Warbler'. 

Slugs & Snails

In Ireland we have about forty species of slugs and eighty species of snails, they come in all shapes and sizes and prefer a variety of habitats across the country. Dr Maria Long, an ecologist at Trinity College Dublin spoke to Derek from the shores of Rinn Lough in County Leitrim...

Derek also spoke with a listener Noel who had advice for dealing with slugs and such in your garden.... 

Bumblebees

Irish bumblebee populations have fallen to their lowest level since monitoring began, with a marked loss in critical native species, according to latest figures. Of our 98 native wild bee species, around one-third is now threatened with extinction. The declines are confirmed by the All-Ireland Bumblebee Monitoring Scheme co-ordinated by Dr Tomás Murray, senior ecologist at the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Co Waterford. Tomás spoke with Derek and Richard this evening... 

Celtic Mist

Simon Berrow has an update on the Celtic Mist's journey in Iceland! For more info on the journey, Iceland, whales and more visit www.iwdg.ie