In Your Nature Ep 28 - Merlin - In Your Nature

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We return to conservation with raptor expert John Lusby and discuss Ireland's smallest breeding bird of prey, the Merlin. These tiny but deadly falcons have an interesting ecology in Ireland straying somewhat from the norm seen in the rest of Europe.

Found in remote, difficult terrain and at low density, the Merlin is notoriously tricky to monitor. However, John has been using innovative techniques utilising drone technology to do just that.

Bird of the Week is the Meadow Pipit, a common prey item of Merlin but a charismatic little species in its own right.

In Your Nature is produced in partnership with the Heritage Offices of Laois and Offaly County Councils, supported by the Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and is edited by Ciarán O'Connor.

For more about BirdWatch Ireland, visit www.birdwatchireland.ie.

In Your Nature Ep 28 - Merlin

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