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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Naturefile - Fieldfare

    October 9, 2026 · 6 min

    Similar in size to a blackbird, the Fieldfare is a common and widespread winter visitor from October to March in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Naturefile - Elm Trees

    October 5, 2026 · 6 min

    Elm trees are special because of their majestic vase-shaped canopies, historical importance as town shade trees, and remarkable resilience against adversity.  Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right) See omnystudio.com/listener for…

  • Naturefile - Blackwits

    September 28, 2026 · 7 min

    "Blackwits" is the popular birding nickname for the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), a striking and elegant large wading bird. Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Naturefile - Freshwater Mussels

    September 21, 2026 · 5 min

    The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve mollusc found in clean, fast-flowing rivers, and occasionally in lakes. It is a highly threatened animal, categorised as critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe.  Written and presented by…

  • Naturefile - Autumn Foxes

    September 16, 2026 · 7 min

    Foxes are beautiful in any season, but autumn truly suits them. Whether it’s the orange sea buckthorn berries that create a perfect tone-on-tone with their fur.Written and presented by Anja Murray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  • Naturefile - Hairy Mollies

    September 7, 2026 · 6 min

    The term ‘Hairy Molly’ has often been used in Ireland to describe any hairy or fuzzy-looking caterpillar. This term is said to have originated from the Irish language where ‘mala’ or ‘malaí’ (plural) is the Irish word for an…

  • Naturefile - Cold water Coral Reefs

    September 1, 2026 · 6 min

    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 ... See omnystudio.com/listener for…

  • Naturefile - Harbour Seals

    September 1, 2026 · 7 min

    The harbor seal, also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.