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What would you like to see on Springwatch? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Himalaya
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lol!
which bird will be the susan boyd of the show?
which bird will be the susan boyd of the show?
Hmm, maybe next year, with a few raptors, they could rename it "Britain's Got Talons"
i know that but the general public might not like it. they might look very embarassed one star species eat each other.
there were no raptors in 2008 right?
gulls are interesting! they have lively characters and not allare displacing other species. the herri g gull is an amber bird in the uk.
there were no raptors in 2008 right?
gulls are interesting! they have lively characters and not allare displacing other species. the herri g gull is an amber bird in the uk.
Farnboro John
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The general public should be faced with genuine reality television instead of dog-eat-dog dumb competitions. (How about putting ten celebs in a house with no food and see which one comes out after a few weeks? Now that sounds watchable!) Everything eats something, people should get used to the fact.
Herring Gull is not less numerous, it is being split out of existence! Three quarters of the Herring Gulls I saw in my youth are now Yellow-legged or Caspian Gulls. And one bit my finger when I was six and trying to feed it. Vicious b*****d.
I like raptors too, but what I chiefly like about Springwatch is getting good views of stuff I struggle with. Someone suggested Polecats and I wholeheartedly endorse the idea. Breeding Pike or Perch would be nice too.
John
NoSpringChicken
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Here is a species list for Pensthorpe. Does this give any further clues about what they are likely to feature?
http://www.pensthorpetrust.org.uk/species/index.htm
Ron
http://www.pensthorpetrust.org.uk/species/index.htm
Ron
carlj
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Beeb Wildlife magazine listing expected sights for the show.
And yes, badgers. Also Kingfisher nest, otter holt, water voles, red squirrels. Kate making a wildlife pond. Simon will be tracking down Goshawk, and welsh sea bird colonies.
No mention of blue tits and swallows, but they're a given.
And yes, badgers. Also Kingfisher nest, otter holt, water voles, red squirrels. Kate making a wildlife pond. Simon will be tracking down Goshawk, and welsh sea bird colonies.
No mention of blue tits and swallows, but they're a given.
Yeah they been on before and was amazing to watch
Sy V
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Hmm, maybe next year, with a few raptors, they could rename it "Britain's Got Talons"
Then again, with more birds on the nest it could be "The Eggs Factor"!
Look! You started it! :eek!:
JTweedie
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I agree with the call for underwater features - perhaps a series going from upland streams, following a river down into an estuary and then out into the sea. They could couple this with animals and plants that live above the water too, perhaps Dippers, Grey Wagtails in the upper reaches, ducks and waders as we approach the estuary and then seabirds and sea mammals out to sea.
Perhaps a summary of how the Puffins are doing - they could then update this in Autumnwatch as to how the birds did over the whole breeding season.
Perhaps a summary of how the Puffins are doing - they could then update this in Autumnwatch as to how the birds did over the whole breeding season.
thenorthernmonkey
CBWPS Stithians
A most sensible post.... It should be in April
Sue Wright
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Quite agree with having it earlier, it's daft having the name "Springwatch" when we're nigh on into summer.
If it was the beginning of May it wouldn't be quite so bad, that way Hobbies, Swifts etc could be included as they catch the first Damsels; the actual emergence of one or two Damsels also.
Think on beeb, let's watch Spring!
Sue
If it was the beginning of May it wouldn't be quite so bad, that way Hobbies, Swifts etc could be included as they catch the first Damsels; the actual emergence of one or two Damsels also.
Think on beeb, let's watch Spring!
Sue
Quacker
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A cracking idea!
Not so much for a general nature show, but one of interest to most birders. Can just imagine it - 2 highlight shows for Spring & Autumn migration - especially for those of us who would never visit. Could have a few other coastal areas covering migration such as Farne Isles, Flamborough right down to Dungeness.
Might be a bit specialist for the beeb, but great for us lol.
