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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.

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  • Oct 18, 2025 · 8 min

    Naturefile - Buzzards

    A medium sized raptor (bird of prey) with broad wings, a compact body, short neck and medium-length tail. Has a short hooked bill suitable for eating meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 27, 2025 · 9 min

    Naturefile - Wild Salmon

    Wild salmon are born in freshwater, travel to the sea, and then return to their birthplace to spawn, making them a clear sign of how well we’re managing to coexist with other life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 20, 2025 · 6 min

    Naturefile - Crayfish

    Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans belonging to the infraorder Astacidea, which also contains lobsters. Taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. They breathe through feather-like gills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 6, 2025 · 6 min

    Naturefile - Conger Eels

    The conger is an ambush type predator seeking out cover in which to hide and then pounce on passing victims, though it will roam around openly on occasions to flush prey fish. Is found living in rocky holes underneath breakwaters, harbour walls, groynes and sewer outlets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Aug 30, 2025 · 8 min

    Naturefile - Irish Whitebeam

    These are small trees, quite unusual in the wild, and many imported specimens have been planted in towns and parks, along roads etc. If you want the truly native tree you may have to search – it is most common in the south of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Aug 2, 2025 · 8 min

    Naturefile - Appetite of Sharks

    As apex predators Sharks play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. They regulate fish populations and ensure the health of coral reefs and seabeds. In Ireland, sharks have a special connection to coastal communities, which have relied on the ocean for generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jul 12, 2025 · 2 hr 25 min

    Naturefile - Sea anemones

    Sea are a group of predatory marine invertebrates constituting the order Actiniaria. Because of their colourful appearance, they are named after the anemone a terrestrial flowering plant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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