Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 14 – Spiders
Spiders in Ireland Common Spiders in Ireland: Common House Spider (Steatoda grossa): Recognizable by its bulbous abdomen and cobweb. Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus): Known for intricate orb webs, often found in gardens. Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus): A small jumping spider with distinctive black and white stripes. Lace-webbed Spider (Amaurobius spp.): Typically inhabits dark corners of […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 14 – Spiders
Listen back to this week’s episode as we find out more about the Spiders of Ireland! For more in this series, listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 13 – Irish Crows!
Did you know that Crows are not endangered in Ireland, thanks to their adaptability. Myths and Folklore: Linked to Celtic mythology and superstitions, crows symbolize mystery and magic. Protection and Conservation: Protected under Wildlife Acts, harming or disturbing crows or nests is illegal. Interactions with Humans: Beneficial Role: Crows aid in ecosystem balance by […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 13 – Irish Crows!
Listen back to this week’s episode as we find out about Irish crows in Ireland who belong to the Corvidae family and are known for their intelligence. The Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) and Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) are the primary species. This episode explores how Ireland’s crows thrive in various environments, from woodlands to urban […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 12 – Shannon Callows
The Shannon Callows The Shannon Callows is a natural area situated along the banks of the River Shannon in Offaly. Location: Along River Shannon’s banks in Offaly. Unique Landscape: Ecologically vital floodplain with wetlands, grasslands, meandering waterways. Biodiversity Oasis: Home to diverse wetland-adapted plant and animal species. Avian Sanctuary: Breeding and migration hub for […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 12 – Shannon Callows
Listen to this week’s episode as Sinead Hubble talks to Catherine Finney from Birdwatch Ireland who is a Reading Wader expert and Ricky Whelan who is the Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council. For more in this series listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am
BEAT – Weekly Tips 15 – Harvest Festival
Why do we need to lower our carbon emissions? Accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere – from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation – lead to a heating of the earth’s surface. This in turn leads to impacts such as shifting seasons, rising sea-levels, disappearing Arctic sea-ice and more intense heat waves. […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 15 – Harvest Festival
In the latest episode of Ours To Protect, Orla meets with organisers of a local festival about what they are doing to reduce carbon emissions. We learn more about how festivals can ensure that their event works towards lowering their carbon emissions. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Thursday at 8.30pm
BEAT – Weekly Tips 14 – Wild Bee Sanctuary
Why are bees essential to people and planet? Bees are pollinators. Pollinators allow many plants, including many food crops, to reproduce. Indeed, the food that we eat, such as fruits and vegetables, directly relies on pollinators. According to the United Nations, a world without pollinators would equal a world without food diversity – no […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 14 – Wild Bee Sanctuary
In the latest episode of Ours To Protect, Orla meets with the world’s only dedicated native wild bee sanctuary on the planet based on the Wicklow/Wexford border. We find out why bees are under threat and why it’s so important for our biodiversity to look after our insect wildlife. For more in this series, listen […]
