Where the Wild Geese Go

Broadcast Details: Monday 28th October, 10.00am

“Where the Wild Geese Go" is a thrilling adventure series that follows the remarkable journey of the Light-Bellied Brent Goose on its epic migration from Ireland to Arctic Canada, and back again.

  1.  Series Synopsis: 

With so much still unknown about these incredible birds, a team of young Goose Detectives and scientists have come together to uncover the secrets of their mysterious journey. 

Using GPS tags, we track the geese across extreme landscapes and vast oceans, allowing viewers to join the flock on their journey. Encountering amazing wildlife and incredible people along the way, the series offers a rare, up-close look at the geese’s journey, revealing not only their extraordinary ability to fly but also exploring the amazing places that they visit.  

So, grab your binoculars and get ready to join the Goose Detectives on an unforgettable expedition that blends science, discovery, and the wonders of the world. 

  1.  Series Synopsis (GAEILGE): 

Is sraith eachtraíochta spleodrach é “Áit a dTéann na Géanna Fiáine” a leanann turas iontach an Chadhain ar a imirce éachtach as Éirinn go Ceanada Artach, agus ar ais arís. Tá go leor le foghlaim againn fós faoi na héin iontacha seo mar sin de tháinig foireann de Bhleachtairí Géanna óga agus eolaithe le chéile chun na rúin a scaoileadh a bhaineann lena dturas mistéireach. 

Ag úsáid clibeanna GPS, déanaimid na géanna a rianú thar thírdhreacha fíordheacra agus farraigí ollmhóra, rud a ligeann don lucht féachana a bheith páirteach sa scata éan ar a dturas. Bíonn seans againn bualadh le fiadhúlra iontach agus le daoine iontacha feadh na slí. Tugann an tsraith súil ghrinn ar thuras na ngéanna, ag nochtadh ní hamháin a gcumas iontach eitilte ach freisin ag fiosrú na n-áiteanna iontacha a dtugann siad cuairt orthu. 

Mar sin, beir leat do dhéshúiligh agus déan réidh le dul leis na Bleachtairí Géanna ar thuras do-dhearmadta a mheascann eolaíocht, fionnachtain agus iontais an domhain. 

Episode synopses in Irish and English –

Episode 6 With the Brent Geese trackers offline in the Arctic wilderness, scientists Stu and Kendrew attempt to locate them in one of the world’s most remote places.  The Brent Geese have disappeared from GPS tracking while nesting in the Arctic. With the Geese Detectives watching on from Dungarvan, scientists Stu and Kendrew arrive in Canada and face unpredictable weather as they search for the elusive birds in a landscape that looks like the moon. Will they succeed in their wild goose chase, or will the birds continue to elude them? 
Episode 7 Hunting is an important part of life in Arctic Canada, and one local hunter, Devon Manik, may have vital clues to help locate the Brent Geese.  Stu and Kendrew continue to search the Arctic for Brent Geese but it’s very difficult. However, they receive word that a local hunter may be able to help them. Could the hunter have shot one of their tagged goose? And does he offer clues as to the location of the geese in Canada? 
Episode 8 The scientists search for the geese on a remote Canadian island while the Goose Detectives watch from Dungarvan. This is their last chance to find the geese.  After an initial failed attempt, the scientists set off again for Tern Island to try and find the brent geese. Will they have more success this time and discover some geese with their goslings? The Geese Detectives watch from Dungarvan in anticipation but also worry …. this place is full of polar bears! 
Episode 9 On their way back to Ireland, the geese pass over Greenland, where they come across some amazing animals, including the ‘unicorn of the sea.’  As the Brent Geese and their goslings depart Arctic Canada towards Greenland they struggle with the difficult conditions. Meanwhile, in Dungarvan, the Geese Detectives learn more about the goslings’ epic adventure and explore Arctic wildlife, including the fascinating Narwhal. Scientist and Narwhal expert, Eva Garde tells us all about this intriguing creature, known as the ‘unicorn of the sea’. 
Episode 10 The Brent Geese and their goslings continue their journey over Greenland. This place is very different from Ireland, and young people here experience their culture through the food they eat.  
 		The Brent Geese and their goslings are flying over Greenland, racing towards Ireland to escape the extreme winter that is on its way. In Dungarvan, the Geese Detectives learn about daily life in Greenland while they wait for the birds’ trackers to reconnect so that they can confirm their safety. 

Eagrán 6 Agus rianairí na gcadhan as líne san fhásach Artach, déanann na heolaithe Stu agus Kendrew iarracht teacht orthu i gceann de na háiteanna is iargúlta ar domhan.  
Eagrán  7 Is cuid thábhachtach den saol i gCeanada Artach í an tseilg, agus seans go mbeidh leideanna tábhachtacha ag sealgaire áitiúil amháin, Devon Manik, chun cuidiú leo na cadhain a aimsiú.  
Eagrán  8 Cuardaíonn na heolaithe na cadhain ar oileán iargúlta i gCeanada agus na Bleachtairí Géanna ag faire ó Dhún Garbhán. Seo é an seans deireanach acu na géanna a aimsiú.  
Eagrán  9 Ar a mbealach ar ais go hÉirinn, téann na géanna thar an nGraonlainn, áit a bhfeiceann siad ainmhithe iontacha, ina measc ‘Aonbheannach na Mara’.  
Eagrán 10 Leanann na cadhain agus a ngóislíní orthu thar an nGraonlainn. Tá an áit seo an-difriúil ó Éirinn, agus bíonn tuiscint ag daoine óga anseo ar a gcultúr tríd an mbia a itheann siad.