Gorse, furze, whins, are all so common that it’s easy to overlook them, successful enough to earn them resentment. At this time of year, the deep yellow flowers of Autumn Gorse are erupting across mountains and heaths. Discover the strange history of Gorse on this week’s Nature File.

Naturefile is a celebratory journey to the lesser-known realms of nature in Ireland with Anja Murray.  With surprising stories uncovered each week, about everything from lichens to trees, Swallows to Sea Eagles, starfish and turtles, there are elements of science, history and folklore.

Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

Evonne Ferguson will be up with the early birds to ease you into the weekend with her gentle blend of music from across the centuries, plus news, weather and 'NatureFile'. 

Evonne Ferguson will be up with the early birds to ease you into the weekend with her gentle blend of music from across the centuries, plus news, weather and 'NatureFile'.&nbsp;

Naturefile - Gorse

The habitat of deep-water corals, also known as cold-water corals, extends to deeper, darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals, ranging from near the surface to the abyss, beyond 2,000 metres ...

The habitat of deep-water corals, also known as cold-water corals, extends to deeper, darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals, ranging from near the surface to the abyss, beyond 2,000 metres ...

Naturefile - Cold water Coral Reefs

The harbor seal, also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.

The harbor seal, also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.

Naturefile - Harbour Seals

Ravens are highly intelligent birds known for problem solving and social behavior. Some species can mimic sounds, including human speech. 

Ravens are highly intelligent birds known for problem solving and social behavior. Some species can mimic sounds, including human speech.&nbsp;

Naturefile - Gorse

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