Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

There are hundreds of varieties of cherry tree, each flooding their canopy with blossom in spring.  This week in Naturefile we look at the joys of cherry trees, soon to erupt in a park or street near you!

A very particular kind of seasonal lake occurs on Irelands limestone lands.  A turlough is a lake that fills up with groundwater in winter time and empties out in Summer, with a special suite of flora and fauna adapted to the seasonal disappearance.  Discover the life in turloughs in this week’s Naturefile. 

Each Spring, as deciduous trees awaken from dormancy, their sap begins to rise, providing the energy that power the initial emergence of fresh spring leaves. This week in Naturefile, join Anja Murray for an exploration of Tree Sap to mark the beginning of Spring.