In some ways, looking for rare birds is similar to looking for rare plants — you may travel to new places, see new habitats, and grow your connection with nature. However, finding rare plants has its own set of challenges, which may come as a surprise for something that can't fly away.
This week, Niall and Ricky welcome author and naturalist, Declan Murphy, to the podcast. Murphy shares inspirations and insights into his new book, The Hunt for the Wild Irish Orchid: One Man and his Dog, where he and his loyal canine companion set out to see all of Ireland’s wild orchid species in a single summer.
The bird of the week is Great Shearwater, which airs as much mystery and beauty as the orchids described in the episode.
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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