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 - Raven

This is a very well-known perennial which grows in abundance in a wide variety of habitats owing to its very efficient seed dispersal method, being wind spread on tiny parachutes. 

This is a very well-known perennial which grows in abundance in a wide variety of habitats owing to its very efficient seed dispersal method, being wind spread on tiny parachutes.&nbsp;

Naturefile -Knappweed

Poppies are colorful flowering plants with delicate, paper-like petals that grow as annuals, biennials, or perennials. Key varieties include the red corn poppy, the opium poppy, and the large oriental poppy.

Naturefile - Poppies

The Harbour Porpoise is found in the northern latitudes of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans mainly in the continental margins. It is the smallest cetacean found in Irish waters. These porpoises are small cetaceans approximately 1.4 to 1.9 metres long when fully grown. 

The Harbour Porpoise&nbsp;is found in the northern latitudes of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans mainly in the continental margins. It is the smallest cetacean found in Irish waters.&nbsp;These porpoises are small cetaceans approximately 1.4 to 1.9 metres long when fully grown.&nbsp;

Naturefile - Harbour Porpoise

Have you ever wondered what makes those little balls of froth, popularly known as “cuckoo spit”, that you find on plant stems during the summer? Blow gently on the froth and you’ll find your answer. Inside the frothy mass you’ll find one or more yellow-green insect nymphs

Naturefile - Frog Hoppers

Ireland’s shieldbugs and other related bugs are members of the Order Hemiptera  which includes aphids and planthoppers.

Naturefile - Shieldbugs

The peregrine falcon is Ireland's most  impressive bird of prey and the fastest animal on earth, capable of diving at  speeds exceeding 300 km/h to hunt mid-air.

Naturefile - Peregrine falcon

This is a fleshy, dark green perennial which grows in large clumps in coastal habitats such as shingle, salt-marsh margins, old sea walls and grasslands.

Naturefile - Sea Beet

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;

Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

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