Birdsong
Take on Nature: The chattering rock dweller is the sound of summer
THE month of May traditionally signalled the arrival of summer and the pastoral growing season for our Celtic ancestors, who celebrated the reawakening of the earth in their Beltane festival of fire and fertility.
Take on Nature: March is an unpredictable bridge to spring
The week before last, I noticed blades of grass straightening up in readiness or growth. Buds were swelling, and early rays from the sun had encouraged small clusters of insects into the air...
Being around birds ‘linked to mental wellbeing boost’
Researchers say birdlife could play a role in helping people who have been diagnosed with depression or other mental health conditions.
Anne Hailes: How does a blue tit stream out its song without pausing for breath?
HOW lovely it is to sit in the garden with your grandson and listen to a tiny blue tit stream out his song, never pausing for breath.
Noise pollution is hampering birds communicating with each other
NOISE pollution is hampering birds communicating with each other, new evidence reveals.
Kate Humble: Wildlife shows are not getting people outside into nature
The TV presenter said we are just ‘watching everything remotely’.
RSPB aims to conquer charts with single of birdsong
Let Nature Sing is designed to raise awareness of the UK’s diminishing bird population.
Outdoors: Help clean up river from which Belfast gets its name
TODAY sees the Belfast Hills Partnership organise a massive team effort to clean up a section of the river Farset – the waterway from where Belfast gets its name.
Getting acquainted with the birds that waken us
Go mbeannaí Dia mbeannaí Dia daoibh agus bhur gcéad fáilte isteach chuig an Bluffer’s Guide to Irish.