‘Our cherry tree has stopped fruiting. What can we do?’
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What species is this bumblebee feasting on dandelions in my garden?
Éanna Ní Lamhna on the smallest bird in Ireland, an invasive moth, and the fluted bird’s nest fungus
Spring has sprung, so here’s what to prioritise in the garden
Key to keeping on top of the to-do list at this time of year is to prioritise ruthlessly
Yet another of our natural treasures is in deep trouble
Despite its status as a protected area for birds and wildlife, Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford is now suffering from a dangerous, if not fatal, level of pollution
What is the cause of this rook’s very unusual beak?
Éanna Ní Lamhna identifies and explains readers’ other unusual nature findings
Gamma rays could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions here on earth
Findings will inform targeting of emissions cuts, say University of Galway scientists
Striking the right balance on Irish offshore wind and protection of marine life
High-value habitats can be avoided if identified but it is the less obvious impacts that are so far known to cause the biggest effects
Eye on Nature: How a branch of the national tree of Chile ended up in Dublin
Eanna Ní Lamhna answers readers' queries about jackdaws bearing gifts, a curious shell and a couple of frogs who got carried away
Connemara National Park to expand by 250 hectares after land purchase
Minister for Heritage announces doubling of walkways in Co Galway nature attraction via partnership between parks service and Fáilte Ireland
Buzzards are making a comeback – again
The bird of prey has become extinct from Ireland twice but managed to recover until it is common and widespread once more
Is this white barnacle goose I captured on camera a rare sight?
Éanna Ní Lamhna answers your queries on unusual geese, flying sea creatures and unfamiliar fungi
Last-minute deal agreed at global biodiversity summit
Resumed UN Cop16 negotiations in Rome end with fragile accord but critics warn pact falls short on curbing nature loss
How robots are helping to set a sustainable course for Irish farming
Scientists at Maynooth University are applying a breadth of thinking and innovation with a view to putting farming on a surer footing
Ireland is waging a war on trees at a time when we need more of them
Those who regard trees as a nuisance are failing to appreciate their ecological and psychological benefits
Humans don’t drink alone: alcohol consumption is widespread in nature
‘One species that can match us drink for drink, however, is the humble vinegar fly’
Amoc: Atlantic Ocean current that gives Ireland benign climate ‘may not collapse this century’, study finds
Current collapse would lead to much colder conditions in Ireland and northwest Europe
Swans carry antimicrobial-resistant bacteria similar to those causing difficult-to-treat infections in humans, study finds
Prevalence of AMR bacteria in swans likely ‘linked to human-associated pollution of shared water habitat’ says researcher
Beartooth by Callan Wink: Spare and remarkable
A dual consciousness – of the sublime and exalted nature of the universe, and of its utter dispassion – flows through this novel
The company of wolves: should large predators be reintroduced to Ireland?
What we really need is a study, not on the feasibility of wolves or lynx here, but on people and how our values, attitudes and perceptions might evolve to accommodate them
Why has much of Ireland had no sun for 10 days now? The jet stream is to blame
Jet stream is to blame, with a blocking system shutting out the sun
Widespread ecological damage from oil spills in Niger Delta revealed in international study
Scientists detail scale of devastation to mangroves using satellite imagery, AI and imaging techniques used in healthcare settings
Black band at bottom lip of shell gives game away for the brown-lipped snail
Your notes and queries for Eanna Ní Lamhna
Ten pollinator-friendly, versatile shrubs that will flourish in your garden for years
Are these fashionable choices? Not really, although there are certainly signs of a comeback
Humpback whale swallows and then spits out kayaker off Chile coast
‘I went under and thought I had been swallowed’ says Adrian Simancas
Irish environment groups condemn EU cash row as defunding attempt by right-wing MEPs
Acrimonious dispute unfolding over whether European Commission should fund organisations that lobby European Union institutions
On Valentine’s Day, say it with flowers – just don’t buy the ones with a bad backstory
Giving flowers is a lovely gesture, but the backstory of some bouquets is just plain ugly
What is this mushroom seen in our local park?
Éanna Ní Lamhna answers your queries on wasp-nest raiders, early-nesting goldfinches and curlew feeding habits
Saving Irish salmon needs more than a clever new technology from Norway
Ella McSweeney: A recent incident in Killary Harbour provides further evidence that the salmon farming system carries too much risk
A shocking collapse: forests that once showed traces of insect life on every leaf often now appear ‘fumigated’
‘The house is burning. We don’t need a more sophisticated thermometer, we need a fire hose,‘ says a resident expert at a unique conservation area in Costa Rica
Quiet, please! The remarkable power of silence – for our bodies and our minds
Time spent quietly allows us to unpack the contents of our mind and sort through them with greater clarity
Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
The Last of Us television series is driving amazing interest in the story, says cave explorer
Love Ireland: nine Irish hotels with great romantic walks for Valentine’s weekend
Getting out into nature on your hotel break is good for you, and even more so when you have your loved one by your side
The miniature world of micromoths
Éanna Ní Lamhna on Irish jays, the blackcap’s call and a non-dinosaur tooth
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