The studio received its new graphics today ahead of the Dawn Chorus which takes place this Sunday May 5th 2024 from midnight to 7am on RTÉ Radio 1 RTÉ lyric fm and we will be joined by BBC Radio Wales from 4am.

Young thrush just fledged. Taking it all in. And parents close by keeping an eye on things.

Ahead of the Dawn Chorus Michele Browne caught up with Eric Dempsey and he is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a very special limited-edition print of a Wren,
To enter just watch the video below and good luck.

Tonight on RTE Radio One, another chance to hear the recent Magpie documentary. Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the world's most intelligent? bird. Tune in at 10.00pm. Mooney Goes Wild BirdWatch Ireland #Wildlife #Birds

Competition Time!!

Would you like win a copy of Jim Wilsons new book Birds of Ireland?

To be in with a chance of winning tell us the name of a Swallow in Irish. Send you answer and name to [email protected] before 9am Monday 22nd April 2024.

The Dawn Chorus 2024 will take place on Sunday 5th May from midnight to 07:00 on RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ Lyric FM & BBC Radio Wales.

Click to find out more about this years spectacular event.

Love nature, love the Dawn Chorus!

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Listener Tina Kelly sent this video in to us of Early Nesters. A male Blackbird feeding his chick.

On a wet day in Kerry recently Michele Browne met with Louise Overy who is a shark expert and Lecture at MTU Kerry.

First butterfly spotted sunning itself along the banks of the Royal Canal at Clonsilla. Summer is on the way! #Butterflies Waterways Ireland Royal Canal Park Community Association Mooney Goes Wild

Our mystery bird was the chaffinch. Thanks to everyone who answered. Photo by Listener Kevin Masterson

Can you name this mystery bird recorded by Derek in Cork yesterday?

Brendan Connolly took this picture of a wonderful Sparrowhawk

On location in Ballincollig regional park, Cork.

Derek and the RTÉ Crew filming for the new series of Back from the Brink. The series airs at the end of May 2024

Listener Sandra Macken captured this wonderful picture of a Greenfinch in Downs Mullingar, County Westmeath.

Check our latest Nature on One documentary where we look into the wonderful wonderful and contrary to belief Magpies are not thieves.! Magpie expert, Prof Brendan Kavanagh explains.

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Produced by Derek Mooney, Presenter and Biologist Terry Flanagan asks just why we have such strong feelings about this beautiful creature.

Check out our lastest podcast where we catch up with Niall Hatch who is just back from his trip to Sri Lanka. He tells us all about wildlife and the fantastic sights he has seen like this video below.

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Derek has two potted Bay trees 🌲 outside his front door. One is bigger than the other. He’s convinced it has something to do with caffeine!

Find out more on MGW tonight at 10pm RTÉ Radio 1

Listener Phil Greaves took this amazing image of coots showing great displeasure in the male swan as he decides to perch himself on top of their nest for a rest and preening session in Marlfield Lake, Clonmel.

Listener Caoimhe Tyndall captured this wonderful footage of the 'Shuffle' of the Little Egret whilst fishing in Mullingar Town Park.