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The Best Episodes of Barra's Wild Days Out

Every episode of Barra's Wild Days Out ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Barra's Wild Days Out!

Barra Best ventures into beautiful landscapes in search of wild species, meets some unusual ones on the way, and jumps in with the people making the most of our great outdoors.

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    Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 1 - Carlingford
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    #1 - Carlingford

    S1:E1

    Barra is in Greenore, on the shores of Carlingford lough. He’s here to meet local man Shane Reenan to help solve the mystery of where Finn, a solitary bottlenose dolphin that has taken up residence in the lough, has come from. Barra then heads to Carlingford, where he hitches a ride out onto the lough at low tide to work on the oyster beds. Finally Barra heads to the Ring of Gullion where he meets Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Hanlon, an artist passionate about celebrating and protecting our only native goat, the Old Irish Goat.

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  2. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 2 - Tyrone
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    #2 - Tyrone

    S1:E2

    Barra is in Clogher Valley meeting farmers Roger and Elaine who tend to over 100 alpacas. Roger explains to Barra why alpaca fleece is so highly regarded. Barra is then put to work, helping to determine if several alpacas are pregnant, and gives another one a bit of a haircut.

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  3. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 3 - North West
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    #3 - North West

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    Barra is in the north west, and begins in the species-rich dunes of Umbra nature reserve. He meets Andy Crory, maverick moth recorder for Northern Ireland, on an overnight moth survey in the dunes. Andy successfully encourages Barra to face his fear of moths, and shares his passion for these often misunderstood insects.

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  4. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 4 - Belfast
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    #4 - Belfast

    S1:E4

    Barra Best is in his home town of Belfast, where he takes a boat ride through the busy docks with Dr Justin Judge, a local marine biologist. They search for a local colony of seals who have made their home on the banks. Barra is blown away by the number of seals and their closeness to the city centre.

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  5. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 5 - Fermanagh
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    #5 - Fermanagh

    S1:E5

    Barra is in Boho,where he pops by to meet Mary Polizzi. Originally from Zimbabwe, Mary rescues and rehabilitates wild animals from across Northern Ireland. Barra is quickly put to work rounding up house martins, before lending a hand with some other animals that have come into Mary’s care.

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  6. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 6 - Rathlin
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    #6 - Rathlin

    S1:E6

    Barra heads out to sea from Ballycastle harbour with local fisherman Ian Latham and conservationist Erin McKeown. He’s taking part in a project that monitors the local population of sharks, rays and skates. Barra helps the team as they measure, tag and release sharks.

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  7. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 7 - Armagh
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    #7 - Armagh

    S1:E7

    Barra meets Andrea Cowan as she picks up an injured hedgehog brought in to the local vet. She runs Loughgall Hedgehog Rescue, where Barra meets some of the hedgehogs she’s currently caring for.

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  8. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 8 - Lough Erne
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    #8 - Lough Erne

    S1:E8

    Barra visits Carrowhoney pet farm outside Lisnaskea, which is in the process of turning into a sanctuary that rescues exotic animals. Veronica takes Barra to meet some emus, rhea and raccoons and gets him to help her give the kune kune pig a good old scrub.

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  9. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 9 - Strangford
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    #9 - Strangford

    S1:E9

    Strangford may be best known for seals and birds, but Barra is surprised to discover that it should be equally well known for its bees. He meets beekeeper Valentine from Veesbees and her husband Chris at her Loughshore apiary. Barra dons some beekeeping gear to have a go at collecting some honey from the hive.

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  10. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 10 - County Down
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    #10 - County Down

    S1:E10

    Barra visits the Mountpanther estate between Dundrum and Clough, home to many animals from deer to wallabies, where he helps local farm manager Tara Russell. He travels to Castlewellan forest park where his fitness is put to the test.

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  11. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

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    Barra starts off at Murlough National Nature Reserve near Dundrum, where he meets ranger Barry Crawford. The dunes here are rich in wildlife, but it’s a group of Exmoor ponies that keeps them in top condition by cropping the grass short.

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  12. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
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    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Barra begins his journey in Gortin Glen Forest Park, home to a wild population of sika, a small deer that was brought into Ireland from Japan. Travelling on to Clogher Valley, he meets alpaca farmers Roger and Elaine who tend to over 100 of this species native to South America.

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  13. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
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    #13 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Barra starts off on the Inishowen peninsula in Donegal, where he meets Killian McLaughlin, who has set up Wild Ireland, an animal sanctuary for rescued animals. Barra helps him with the feeding rounds and gets up close with some of the bigger animals.

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  14. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
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    #14 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Strangford Lough may be best known for seals and birds, but Barra is surprised to discover that it’s also becoming famous for its honey bees. He meets beekeeper Valentine from Veesbees and her husband Chris at their loughshore apiary. Barra dons beekeeping gear and has a go at collecting some honey from the hive.

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  15. Barra's Wild Days Out Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
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    #15 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Barra visits Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh. Former water ski champion Janet Gray, who is blind and a lover of wildlife, is joined by birdcall expert Dot Blakely, and the three try their hand at ear birding, which allows blind or visually-impaired people to distinguish different types of birds through their calls.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Carlingford" is the best rated episode of "Barra's Wild Days Out". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/24/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tyrone".