Listen "PINTAIL - ANUS ACUTA"
Episode Synopsis
The PINTAIL. Its name in the Irish Language is ‘Biorearrach’. The Latin name is ‘ANUS ACUTA’. It is a duck. It is an AMBER LISTED bird in Ireland! The duck is heavily associated with ancient greek mythology and the story of Icarus/Odysseus. The Pintail is a migratory bird to be seen here from October to March on marshlands. Also called a Northern Pintail. Listen to more 'Ducking and Diving', drinking tea, eating nuts, drawing and meanderings from Garrett while he imagines to look at this lovely bird from THE HIDE SCULPTURE.HIDE FM is a Per Cent for Art commission by Fingal County Council.Please FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE!Send all of your questions to [email protected].
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