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RTÉ puts Irish wildlife centre stage this spring

April 13, 2018 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Wildlife Television and Radio Ireland

State broadcaster Radio Telefis Éireann (RTÉ) has announced an impressive array of wildlife and nature programming as part of its spring schedule. Hosted by passionate Irish naturalists and film-makers, the programmes capture and share the wonder of Irish wildlife.https://youtu.be/_2N8e9efhP4 Ireland's Wild Atlantic The season kicks off on the 22 April with the … [Read more...] about RTÉ puts Irish wildlife centre stage this spring

New TV show explores the wildlife of Ireland’s cities

April 29, 2016 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Urban Wildlife in Ireland

A new TV show produced by Crossing the Line Films and due to air on RTÉ over the coming weeks focuses the spotlight on the wildlife living alongside us in Ireland's busiest cities.Wild Cities, a four part series that starts on Sunday the 08 May at 6:30 pm on RTÉ One, is set on the streets of Cork, Dublin, Galway and Belfast. From urban foxes prowling city streets after … [Read more...] about New TV show explores the wildlife of Ireland’s cities

“Britain’s” Whales: stunning aerial humpback footage, filmed in Ireland

March 24, 2016 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Humpback whales filmed off the south coast of Ireland last year will feature prominently in a new wildlife documentary to air on UK TV network ITV this coming Good Friday (25/03/2016) at 8pm.The film crew captured spectacular drone footage of humpback whales bubble-net feeding off The Blasket Islands in Co. Kerry in September 2015. Presenter Ben Fogle was with Irish Whale and … [Read more...] about “Britain’s” Whales: stunning aerial humpback footage, filmed in Ireland

Wild Ireland: new ITV series highlights Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

April 13, 2015 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Presenter Christine Bleakly hilighting Wild Ireland

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is the star of a brand new 6-part television series on ITV showcasing the wonders of Ireland's Atlantic seaboard -- and with a name like "Wild Ireland" you'd have to hope that Ireland's wildlife will feature in the production.Over 6 weeks the series will chart the progress of former The One Show presenter, Christine Bleakly as she drives, bikes, … [Read more...] about Wild Ireland: new ITV series highlights Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Secret Life of the Shannon — Ireland’s wildlife in intricate slow-motion

May 24, 2013 by Calvin Jones 7 Comments

Kingfisher, Secret Life of the Shannon

The Secret Life of the Shannon is a brand new two-part documentary exploring the amazing life on Ireland's iconic River Shannon. It airs this coming Sunday the 26 May at 6:30pm on RTÉ One as part of RTÉ Goes Wild season.The second episode will air the following week, same time, same place.Credit where credit is due, it's great to see Ireland's national broadcaster … [Read more...] about Secret Life of the Shannon — Ireland’s wildlife in intricate slow-motion

BBC Winterwatch starts tonight!

January 14, 2013 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

BBC Winterwatch

Winterwatch -- the BBC's live wildlife follow up to Springwatch and Autumnwatch, starts tonight from the fabulous Aigas Field Centre in the Scottish Highlands. The show airs on BBC2 and BBC HD for four nights starting tonight (Monday 14/01/2013) from 20:30 to 21:30, and continuing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 20:00 to 21:00.Regular presenters Chris Packham, … [Read more...] about BBC Winterwatch starts tonight!

Live wildlife: the last word in Reality Television

July 16, 2012 by Calvin Jones 6 Comments

Humpback Whale Wild Journeys

A few weeks ago the annual television wildlife extravaganza that is BBC Springwatch hit our screens. This three-week long wildlife-fest celebrated the best of native British wildlife, bringing fantastic shots, engaging stories and interesting wildlife facts to a public with a seemingly insatiable appetite for all things wild.I look forward to Springwatch and Autumnwatch … [Read more...] about Live wildlife: the last word in Reality Television

Welcome to the jungle; it’s closer than you think

February 23, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Rook -- Ireland's most common crow

There’s nothing like getting out into the wilds and experiencing nature first hand, raw and unspoilt. Here in Ireland we’re fortunate to have some fantastic wild places, and no matter where you live nature is never far away. That said, there are times when even the most ardent nature fanatic has to stay indoors. Life’s incessant demands and the vagaries of the Irish climate … [Read more...] about Welcome to the jungle; it’s closer than you think

Para… para… paradise! Wildlife film-making at its best from the BBC

February 9, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Stoat leaping on the BBC "Nature: Behind the scenes" video.

Great choice of music for this amazing behind the scenes footage from a selection of the BBC’s seminal natural history television.It must be a wonderful feeling to set the standard the rest of the world aspires to. Let’s hope RTÉ is paying attention! … [Read more...] about Para… para… paradise! Wildlife film-making at its best from the BBC

Dying Out: Irish species on the brink of extinction

November 2, 2011 by Calvin Jones 3 Comments

“To eradicate a species once is regrettable, but to allow it to disappear for a second time is simply irresponsible.”Those are the words of John Murphy, Wildlife Expert and Director of Waxwing Wildlife Productions talking about our native Irish red squirrel. Decimated by habitat destruction and persecution, the red squirrel only survives in Ireland today, says Mr Murphy, … [Read more...] about Dying Out: Irish species on the brink of extinction

Nature doesn’t get any wilder than this… and it was filmed in Ireland

June 13, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Cornish surfer Mickey Smith hit national television in the UK last week when his short film Dark Side of the Lens featured on the incredibly popular Springwatch series. It struck me straight away that a lot of the coastline looked like the Atlantic coast of Ireland – and I found out later that much of the footage featured in the short film was shot here, and that Mickey … [Read more...] about Nature doesn’t get any wilder than this… and it was filmed in Ireland

Gobsmacking goshawk manoeuvrability put to the test

May 23, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) -- Photo by furlined via Flickr

There’s some amazing footage of wildlife available online… some of it truly jaw dropping. This BBC footage from the woodland edition of “The Animal’s Guide to Britain” falls into that category.It shows the staggering manoeuvrability of a stunning northern goshawk. No wonder these birds are supreme woodland hunters when they can move like this.According information … [Read more...] about Gobsmacking goshawk manoeuvrability put to the test

BBC Springwatch returns… from a new home

May 6, 2011 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

OK… it’s not Irish wildlife exactly…but the BBCs Springwatch and Autumnwatch programmes are firm favourites with Irish wildlife fans, so you’ll be delighted to know that Springwatch is set to return to our screens from 30 May 2011 at 8pm on BBC2. This year Springwatch is moving from Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, which has been its base for the last three years, and is … [Read more...] about BBC Springwatch returns… from a new home

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