Country Matters (2002) By Paul Cormacain

The thing that makes a pheasant so pleasant	04/01/02
A large imposing swan in a small temporary kingdom	11/02/02
The advanced fishing technique of the heron	01/02/02
The south flying knot prepares to return home	08/02/02
Is it any wonder folk rarely leave Hillsborough?	15/02/02
Hard working magpies get down to nesting	01/03/02
The fish catching birds of the beautiful north coast	08/03/02
The time, of the year for the frogs' annual ritual	15/03/02
Spring arrives and the robins get down to building a family home	22/03/02
Chance to enjoy the `thrill of seeing a most beautiful butterfly'	05/04/02
The right place at the right time	19/04/02
The common birds which you don't see to often	26/04/02
Subdued bird launches attack	03/05/02
Warm weather encourages out the butterflies	17/05/02
Heavyweight grey and the lightweight red	21/06/02
Robin needs some practice	28/06/02
Who fancies a Basking Shark Cruise?	07/07/02
Brimstone moth is familiar sight around these shores	12/07/02
Swallows progress to, their second brood	19/07/02
Fluttering into sight	26/07/02
The worsening plight of the spiny coated hedgehog	02/08/20
The badger is not the enemy of the countryside	11/08/02
Ritual that brought the sting of death	18/08/02
Butterflies are on the wing -summer must be here at last	25/08/02
Event at Castle Espie	30/08/02
Lost or escaped, snow geese" were a magnificent sight	06/09/02
Beautiful berry from a versatile and lovely tree	13/09/02
Not so nocturnal snail puts in appearance	20/09/02
A close up view of those visitors from Iceland,	27/09/02
Flying wildlife that makes ferry crossing worthwhile	04/10/02
Marvellous idea becoming reality	11/10/02
Butterflies turn up in the most unexpected places	18/10/02
Common seal facing a new and dangerous threat	25/10/02
Upside down weather makes for unpredictable viewing	01/11/02
A golden sight to gladden the heart	08/11/02
Swans - all the way from Iceland	15/11/02
The wonder of the views from Cavehill	22/11/02
It took an American to remind us of our heritage	06/12/02
Why do wagtails come to Sprucefield to roost?	13/12/02