Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

Similar in size to a blackbird, the Fieldfare is a common and widespread winter visitor from October to March in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elm trees are special because of their majestic vase-shaped canopies, historical importance as town shade trees, and remarkable resilience against adversity.  Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Blackwits" is the popular birding nickname for the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), a striking and elegant large wading bird. Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve mollusc found in clean, fast-flowing rivers, and occasionally in lakes. It is a highly threatened animal, categorised as critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe.  Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxes are beautiful in any season, but autumn truly suits them. Whether it’s the orange sea buckthorn berries that create a perfect tone-on-tone with their fur.Written and presented by Anja Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.