You may know the Ostrich is the world’s largest bird, but did you know an extinct bird known as the Elephant Bird was around five times heavier? Or that Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture can fly at altitudes of up to 11,000 metres — more than 2,000 metres above Mount Everest!
This week, Niall and Ricky are talking about record-breaking birds. From speed and longevity, to wingbeats, clutch size or migration, discover some of the most remarkable bird species in Ireland and beyond.
The Bird of the Week is the Blue Tit - a common visitor to our gardens that may occasionally get overlooked. Where does that striking yellow color from? How can I attract more to my garden? Don't worry, Niall and Ricky have got you covered.
In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council, and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland, and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly.
The series is supported by Offaly and Westmeath County Councils, the Heritage Council's Ceangal programme, and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
For more about BirdWatch Ireland, visit www.birdwatchireland.ie.
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