The Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest animal at 389 km/h, nearly went extinct due to the pesticide DDT but has recovered strongly in Ireland and worldwide. In recent years, a pair nested in the 300-ft belfry of St. Colman's Cathedral, successfully breeding in 2024. On tonight’s programme, Jim Wilson tells us more...

Mooney Goes Wild

RTÉ Radio 1

Peregrine Falcons In Cobh

FEB 16, 20265 MIN
Mooney Goes Wild

Peregrine Falcons In Cobh

FEB 16, 20265 MIN

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The Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest animal at 389 km/h, nearly went extinct due to the pesticide DDT but has recovered strongly in Ireland and worldwide. In recent years, a pair nested in the 300-ft belfry of St. Colman's Cathedral, successfully breeding in 2024. On tonight’s programme, Jim Wilson tells us more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.