The Woodcock is one of Ireland’s most elusive birds, its nocturnal habits and superb camouflage making it hard to study. Post-doctoral researcher James O’Neill of UCC has published new findings on its population and joins us to discuss how the species is faring and what can help it thrive - once even appearing on Ireland’s old 50p coin...

Mooney Goes Wild

RTÉ Radio 1

Meet The Woodcock: The Wader That Doesn’t Wade

MAR 23, 202616 MIN
Mooney Goes Wild

Meet The Woodcock: The Wader That Doesn’t Wade

MAR 23, 202616 MIN

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The Woodcock is one of Ireland’s most elusive birds, its nocturnal habits and superb camouflage making it hard to study. Post-doctoral researcher James O’Neill of UCC has published new findings on its population and joins us to discuss how the species is faring and what can help it thrive - once even appearing on Ireland’s old 50p coin...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.