Podcasts by NUI Galway Biodiversity Trail
A trail taking listeners from the Quadrangle at NUI Galway along the river and up to the northern Dangan part of campus, with stops to look at the wildlife and biodiversity found on campus along the way. Although not necessary to complete the trail, a map and more information is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/biodiversitytrail/ The trail was written by Jamie Maxwell, Caitriona Carlin and Dara Stanley with input from many others on campus involved in biodiversity research and stewardship. The trail is narrated by Caitriona Carlin and Eoghan Holland and was recorded at Flirt FM by Padraig McMahon.
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9. Biodiversity Trail Alluvial Woodland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 9 on the NUI Galway Biodiversity Trail investigates the alluvial woodland found on both sides of the river path. This area is home to many species of trees, and Dr Gesche Kindermann (Applied E...
Listen8. Biodiversity Trail Reed Beds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 8 on the NUI Galway Biodiversity trail is at the reed beds which can be seen between the river path and the river. We discuss the plants and insects that make this special habitat their home. ...
Listen7. Biodiversity Trail Deciduous Woodland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 7 on the NUI Galway Biodiversity Trail is the path of woodland along the river path behind the Alice Perry Engineering building where many interesting woodland plants can be seen. Dr Dara Stan...
Listen6. Biodiversity Trail Engineering Lawn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 6 on the NUI Galway biodiversity tail is Engineering Lawn. This lawn in front of the Alice Perry Engineering building, along with all the grounds bordering the River Corrib, is managed in a bi...
Listen5. Biodiversity Trail River Corrib from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 5 on the NUI Galway Biodiversity Trail is on the river path along the River Corrib, where swans and moorhens can be seen while salmon and eels swim beneath the surface. Aidan O'Hanlon (App...
Listen4. Biodiversity Trail Herb Garden from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 4 on the NUI Galway biodiversity tail is Herb Garden. The raised bed herb garden outside Moffetts Restaurant in the Orbsen building provides edible herbs, as well as flowers for pollinating in...
Listen3. Biodiversity Trail Eglinton Canal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 3 on the NUI Galway biodiversity trail is Eglinton Canal. Although it is a man-made habitat, Eglinton Canal hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. From the O’Shaughnessy bridge, keep an eye ...
Listen2. Biodiversity Trail College Green from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stop 2 on the NUI Galway biodiversity trail is College Green between the Quadrangle and Martin Ryan buildings. We discuss trees, insects and lichens while Dr Caitriona Carlin (Applied Ecology Unit)...
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