Autumnwatch. (1 Viewer)

[NIK III]

I missed the Spoonbills, but then I did have a big tea. Will have to visit iPlayer. I was surprised Simon was showing deer that weren't rutting, but maybe I missed that too. The slow motion stuff was excellent, looking forward to more.

 

[Kits]

Giggling at the thought of Ruth and Roy dozing off. Shows how captivating AW can be! 8-P

That slo mo camera is brilliant, isn't it?

 

[Bea]

I thought the slo mo of the squirrel leaping across the obstacle course was amazing. It showed how useful a big bushy tail can be. A shame poor Simon was drowned out by the aircraft. As Brian said, wildlife isn't necessarily confined to the coutryside and this illustrated that fact well.

I always look away or switch over when seal pups are shown to be in danger of being swept away or hurt, I can't bear to watch.

 

[Pam_m]

I thought the slo mo of the squirrel leaping across the obstacle course was amazing. It showed how useful a big bushy tail can be. A shame poor Simon was drowned out by the aircraft. As Brian said, wildlife isn't necessarily confined to the coutryside and this illustrated that fact well.

I always look away or switch over when seal pups are shown to be in danger of being swept away or hurt, I can't bear to watch.

It was amazing to see, Bea. The slow motion footage will be an eye opener I reckon, a welcome addition to the programme. It was a pity with Simon's 'spot'! However there are much quieter and very interesting Wildlife 'spots' in Brum that they could have chosen. I agree that Inner cities and towns have a lot to offer regarding Wildlife.

The seal pups are delightful aren't they! Good to see how they monitor them too! Interesting stuff!:t:

 

[Ruth Daniel]

I've just watched the Moth film and the New Forest piece too that I missed last night.....I remember waking up when hubby shouted there's a Shrike!!! lol!:-O

Fascinating stuff about the moths.....I'd have never thought of them being out at sea! :t:

 

[Pam_m]

I've just watched the Moth film and the New Forest piece too that I missed last night.....I remember waking up when hubby shouted there's a Shrike!!! lol!:-O

Fascinating stuff about the moths.....I'd have never thought of them being out at sea! :t:

Bet you thought it was in your lounge!!!:-Oo

 

[brianfm]

During the Great Grey Shrike sequence was that not a ringtail species in the air or was I dreaming too?

 

[Pam_m]

During the Great Grey Shrike sequence was that not a ringtail species in the air or was I dreaming too?

You were dreaming, Brian!:-O At least I never spotted one, just the Shrike! I am sure Bill would have mentioned it on air if there had have been one!

I don't know, Autumnwatch seems to be having a sleepy effect on a few of our members!:-O

 

[palval147]

Brilliant programme, I have just watched last nights. All of it was informative, interesting & I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I could hear what Simon was saying with no problem.

 

[Ruth Daniel]

I thought it sounded as though you had dozed off!o:-O

Dozed off Ruth? |;|
The Moths & Horses took up most of the prog, more like a full on coma I'd say! :'D:'D:'D

Giggling at the thought of Ruth and Roy dozing off. Shows how captivating AW can be! 8-P

lol....yes now having watched the recorded prog I realised I must have slept through most of it!!:eek!:
I will try harder tonight!!o

 

[palval147]

For anyone interested in watching Brownsea Islands webcam on the lagoon....
the link...
http://www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk/brownsea_lagoon_webcam.html

 

[Ruth Daniel]

For anyone interested in watching Brownsea Islands webcam on the lagoon....
the link...
http://www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk/brownsea_lagoon_webcam.html

Thanks for the link to the webcam Val:t:......it looks cold on the water!!!

 

[palval147]

Windy too, Ruth. There wasn't much doing when I was looking today, but I guess it gets busier.

 

[Kits]

Well, it is all dark now 8-Pbut I like the play again webcam underneath which lets you see what you have missed.

Excellent link, Val! Thanks very much. :t:

 

[brianfm]

Are you all sitting comfortably now, for more rutting with Simon King and Bambi?

 

[palval147]

Well I was going to say something but decided I might get banned so....
||||Brian

 

[BazR]

I've just started watching my recordings, and have seen the first two. The highlight for me was the beautiful cameo by Chris Packham; one of my favourite wildlfe presenters. Well filmed and narrated, with lovely content. Judging by the comments on the subsequent episodes, I look forward to them with interest.

Baz.

 

[brianfm]

Hope you saw the Snowy Owl on the Scillys Bill M!

I enjoyed tonights programme and I was pleased that someone at the beeb has read the thread and taken my advice on including more inner city stuff. Goodness me they even came to Newcastle. I suppose they didn't want me stealing their thunder!

I see the Northumbria Natural History Society have a trip to the Farnes on Saturday to see the Grey Seals, weather permitting. I wonder if they will be featured next week?

 

[Kits]

I found the piece about the otters in B'ham very interesting and like the antics of the red squirrels. Good to see the Little Egrets too.

 

[Pam_m]

A most enjoyable programme this evening! Heart warming to see the Seal mum fostering the pups, fingers crossed that it will be a happy outcome. The bats, piglets, Cattle & Little Egrets all good to see and hear about! I found the New forest feature particularly interesting regarding the acorns. I never knew they were a danger to horses when eaten in large quantities!:eek!:

Good news with our inner cities!:t: Do you reckon the powers that be read this thread then, Brian! Cor blimey, best watch we are saying about the rutting then!o

The Crane flies were fascinating...weren't they, Ruth? It's ok, you can come out from behind the settee now, they have gone!:-O