Late June 2018: It's two years since Anya's first tree climb for a hawk. She's back in the harness again this summer, and Ed interviews her in a report for the local community radio station, Claremorris Community Radio: www.ccr946.ie.

#9 Time to climb

Aug 5th, 2016 45m 36s

At midsummer, the moment finally arrived for Anya to climb the tree. What happened next surprised us. And what happened after that. And after that too. It's taken a month to get this episode edited and finished, but here it is.

#8 I pray thee, gentle mortal, sing again

Jun 20th, 2016 21m 51s

This midsummer night's episode finds us taking a deep breath and gathering our thoughts. We are only a day or two from attempting the wild take. In the forest, we and the sparrowhawks get closer than ever.

#7 Learning the ropes

Jun 10th, 2016 23m 50s

In this episode we venture out with workmate and arborist Denis, who shows Anya how to climb spruce trees. A new hobby! We also take Denis to look at the nest itself to ask him, Is it doable?

#6 No falsifying dream

May 24th, 2016 33m 50s

In this episode we discuss a question from a listener, and you get to hear us swear in excitement about another significant discovery.

#5 Sparrowhawk nest!

Apr 23rd, 2016 17m 42s

A turning point in the journey, the intense beauty of which is a bit overwhelming.

#4 Back-garden Adventures

Apr 18th, 2016 36m 36s

In this episode, we spend a dark and lonely night on the island in the hope of meeting a hawk. But even back gardens can be scary, strange places. We face the fear, and find mysteries high and low.Book mentioned: 'Tracks and Signs of the Bird

#3 Indiana Bones

Mar 21st, 2016 28m 35s

We're deep in the woods this episode, where the search for nest sites gathers pace. What do you find when you sit and wait; what happens when you track and follow?

#2 Licence granted!

Mar 10th, 2016 26m 56s

Yes, we got the licence - but what do we really think we're getting ourselves in for? Also in this episode: highs and lows in the search for nest sites, tips from an old hand, and how falconry can help you in the boardroom.