Ornithologist and author Eric Dempsey presents this second programme in the series. A professional broadcaster, presenter and speaker, Eric Dempsey's knowledge is much sought after as one of the leading bird experts in Ireland. This programme looks at the amazing journey of the swallow, which sees in the space of five months, the bird go from being an egg to arriving in Africa. This documentary looks at the whole life cycle of Irish swallows from the moment the adults arrive and begin nesting to the laying of the first eggs. It will follow the progress of young birds in the nest to their arrival in South Africa. For this programme and as part of a European project, metal rings have been placed on young swallows so that their movements and success rates can be monitored. The Mooney Goes Wild team will then travel to Africa welcome them and watch as the swallows change from eating insects disturbed by Irish cattle to those disturbed by African buffalo.