To celebrate the beginning of spring in the Gaelic calendar, ornithologist Seán Ronayne is across the schedule on RTÉ lyric fm with a new series to discuss the distinct bird songs, melodies and calls ...

A rare bird has been spotted taking a "well-earned rest" at a Northumberland nature reserve. When volunteer Pauline Gilbertson spotted a ring ouzel at Hauxley Nature Reserve, she was thrilled as they ...

Cyrus Todiwala on the house sparrow. Peter Rock on the Lesser Black Backed Gull Birdgirl Mya Rose Craig on the Black Browed Albatross John McPherson on the Ptarmigan Val Thompson on the pink-footed ...

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