Debbie Chapman
New member
Springwatch with Bill Oddie
BBC TWO Good Friday (25 March), 7.00pm
(repeated on Easter Sunday)
Halfway through one of the most unusual springs in living memory, Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King report on what’s been happening to British wildlife. Spring is the most crucial season as creatures emerge from hiding or hibernation and the breeding season begins with courtship, birdsong, and nest building. Yet despite being a wonderful time of re-emergence, birth and renewal, spring is also a time of jeopardy for many species.
In January, the BBC and the Woodland Trust launched the biggest ever survey into the arrival of spring across the UK, inviting the public to watch out for the first appearance of six key species in their region and record their findings at bbc.co.uk/springwatch. Bill and Kate will introduce the findings so far, and show viewers how they can still get involved with the survey and help build the most complete picture of the season as it unfolds across the country.
If spring is coming earlier to the UK, this can have major implications for wildlife. Creatures have evolved to suit the local environment and conditions, and change usually spells bad news for them. Last year, BBC TWO launched the Make Space for Nature campaign, demonstrating to viewers how simple acts such as putting up a bumblebee box or starting a compost heap really can make a difference to British wildlife. Making space for nature is even more important if the climate becomes more unpredictable and wildlife has to react to unusual weather conditions.
Whilst Simon King encounters some of the amazing wildlife of the British Isles, Bill and Kate will revisit the Devon farm, scene of last years Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie to catch up with its wild inhabitants and see how the badgers and bird families have coped with spring so far. They will also introduce the ‘Springwatch Squad’ who are travelling all over the country to capture spring’s arrival. As well as looking for the key signs of spring the Springwatch Squad will be looking for iconic spring species such as cuckoo and bluebells and meeting passionate wildlife people along the way.
BBC TWO Good Friday (25 March), 7.00pm
(repeated on Easter Sunday)
Halfway through one of the most unusual springs in living memory, Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King report on what’s been happening to British wildlife. Spring is the most crucial season as creatures emerge from hiding or hibernation and the breeding season begins with courtship, birdsong, and nest building. Yet despite being a wonderful time of re-emergence, birth and renewal, spring is also a time of jeopardy for many species.
In January, the BBC and the Woodland Trust launched the biggest ever survey into the arrival of spring across the UK, inviting the public to watch out for the first appearance of six key species in their region and record their findings at bbc.co.uk/springwatch. Bill and Kate will introduce the findings so far, and show viewers how they can still get involved with the survey and help build the most complete picture of the season as it unfolds across the country.
If spring is coming earlier to the UK, this can have major implications for wildlife. Creatures have evolved to suit the local environment and conditions, and change usually spells bad news for them. Last year, BBC TWO launched the Make Space for Nature campaign, demonstrating to viewers how simple acts such as putting up a bumblebee box or starting a compost heap really can make a difference to British wildlife. Making space for nature is even more important if the climate becomes more unpredictable and wildlife has to react to unusual weather conditions.
Whilst Simon King encounters some of the amazing wildlife of the British Isles, Bill and Kate will revisit the Devon farm, scene of last years Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie to catch up with its wild inhabitants and see how the badgers and bird families have coped with spring so far. They will also introduce the ‘Springwatch Squad’ who are travelling all over the country to capture spring’s arrival. As well as looking for the key signs of spring the Springwatch Squad will be looking for iconic spring species such as cuckoo and bluebells and meeting passionate wildlife people along the way.
