Springwatch 2013 (1 Viewer)

[Peewit]

Fabulous coverage tonight :-O:-O:-O:-O:-O:-O

The Hen Harriers where the highlight for me - I have only ever seen them while on my trip to Spain a couple of years ago, and they are something else to behold.

The birds on the Hen Harriers menu - Meadow Pipits, Whinchats etc... - never knew that as I always assume that BoP's are more interested in mice or similar, and the likes.

The Jackdaws took the brunt of the imposters once more - hope that the youngsters survive the battering

Regards
Kathy
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[NoSpringChicken]

Yes, the Hen Harriers were superb but for me the highlight was the close-up of the reeling Grasshopper Warbler. I couldn't believe it as the camera zoomed in closer and closer. I think the programme has been very good all week.

Ron

 

[Monahawk]

Started watching this series last night as I have been too busy to pay heed to the goggle box this week. Impressed with what was on offer. Loved the hen harriers. Might go up to the local moors tonight and see if I can observe the local pair or two.

Si.

 

[Hauki]

Yes, the Hen Harriers were superb but for me the highlight was the close-up of the reeling Grasshopper Warbler. I couldn't believe it as the camera zoomed in closer and closer. I think the programme has been very good all week.

Ron

Totally agree, the grasshopper warbler was excellent

 

[Himalaya]

There are not enough Whinchats to go round but sadly even much less Hen Harriers.

Fabulous coverage tonight :-O:-O:-O:-O:-O:-O

The Hen Harriers where the highlight for me - I have only ever seen them while on my trip to Spain a couple of years ago, and they are something else to behold.

The birds on the Hen Harriers menu - Meadow Pipits, Whinchats etc... - never knew that as I always assume that BoP's are more interested in mice or similar, and the likes.

The Jackdaws took the brunt of the imposters once more - hope that the youngsters survive the battering

Regards
Kathy
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[JTweedie]

Has anyone ever been to any reserves when the Springwatch crew are on site? Just wondered if their presence restricts access to normally open areas? While I'm sure they position the cameras carefully to not show people in the background, it's still quite strange that you never see people there.

Or do they ask people to wait just off-camera while they film short pieces live to camera? I had this one time in Glasgow when a film was being made and they asked people to wait while they did short segments of filming.

The reserve they're at in Wales looks brilliant, and I can't help but wonder why there's not loads of birders and other nature lovers wandering around the area.

 

[Farnboro John]

Has anyone ever been to any reserves when the Springwatch crew are on site? Just wondered if their presence restricts access to normally open areas? While I'm sure they position the cameras carefully to not show people in the background, it's still quite strange that you never see people there.

Or do they ask people to wait just off-camera while they film short pieces live to camera? I had this one time in Glasgow when a film was being made and they asked people to wait while they did short segments of filming.

The reserve they're at in Wales looks brilliant, and I can't help but wonder why there's not loads of birders and other nature lovers wandering around the area.

I ran into one of their mobile crews trying to film Otters on the Somerset Levels some years ago, and the presenters (who in the finished programme did pieces to camera introducing the footage) were not even on site.

John

 

[Fozzybear]

Yes, the Hen Harriers were superb but for me the highlight was the close-up of the reeling Grasshopper Warbler. I couldn't believe it as the camera zoomed in closer and closer. I think the programme has been very good all week.

Ron

Certainly have been some tremendous close views this series; the water rail, the grasshopper warbler, the stonechat, reed bunting and meadow pipit have all been superb and the 'lbjs' have really been showing how lovely their plumage is - an undeservedly maligned group of birds there!

 

[JTweedie]

Someone commented that they're really enjoying this series, but they couldn't put a finger on it. One thing I thought is that they don't hide behind the science anymore, it's brought right to the fore and it's all the better for it.

 

[derek marsden]

It's been a good series so far different things for all I hope it Carrys on.everything for all.i can do with out chris and the pop songs .i don't know how he gets away with it . I am getting bored with it it is about wildlife not top of the pops.ok now I will get of my box now. But is going well at the moment keep it up well done.lets hope it Carrys on as it is going well.

 

[Peewit]

Great feature on White Tailed Eagles on springwatch this afternoon - to see one so close up with it's wings spread - they are very large BoP's to say the least

Regards
Kathy
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[Bowlander]

Liking Nick Baker and Gary the sound man. My only negative is the links between segments are a bit ropey, doesn't flow nearly so well as the evening prog.

 

[NoSpringChicken]

I have just been looking at the webcams, where the Water Rail is brooding six chicks and one egg. The chicks are delightful - jet black with white bills - and are extremely active. They are poking their heads up all around the mother and are making a lot of noise. Wonderful stuff.

Ron

 

[Stoggler]

I ran into one of their mobile crews trying to film Otters on the Somerset Levels some years ago, and the presenters (who in the finished programme did pieces to camera introducing the footage) were not even on site.

John

That's how things are usually done in the wildlife filming game. It can take hours to get some usuable footage and there's no point having a presenter (they're presenters after all, not cameramen or soundmen or some other technician) sitting around twiddling their thumbs with nothing to do when there's no guarantee of finding whatever they're after.

 

[delia todd]

Not the greatest of pictures, but I was lucky enough to be at Kinnordy Reserve a few years ago and digiscoped this one in a gap through the reeds in front of the hide.

They were gorgeous to watch and it's the only time I've seen them.

 

[NoSpringChicken]

Not the greatest of pictures, but I was lucky enough to be at Kinnordy Reserve a few years ago and digiscoped this one in a gap through the reeds in front of the hide.

They were gorgeous to watch and it's the only time I've seen them.

That's a great shot Delia. Well done. What long legs they have. It sounds as if they should be leaving the nest within the next day or two, so we should have an opportunity to see them properly then.

Ron

 

[Peewit]

Nice shot Delia - what a cutie! :t:

They are very cute - black, and those legs too!! We where left with the Waterail nesting this afternoon, and the parents are looking after the little ones like the good parents that they are.

Just found out that there is no Springwatch in the afternoon (3pm) next week :-C Never mind! :-C

Regards
Kathy
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[Parker]

Anyone know where the clip of the pheasant laying it's eggs near the Mallards nest was? It sounded very close to a Bee-eater colony.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Has anyone ever been to any reserves when the Springwatch crew are on site? Just wondered if their presence restricts access to normally open areas? While I'm sure they position the cameras carefully to not show people in the background, it's still quite strange that you never see people there.

Or do they ask people to wait just off-camera while they film short pieces live to camera? I had this one time in Glasgow when a film was being made and they asked people to wait while they did short segments of filming.

The reserve they're at in Wales looks brilliant, and I can't help but wonder why there's not loads of birders and other nature lovers wandering around the area.

Wasnt a rare bird (Baillon's Crake??) at Ynys Hir surpressed last year due to the car park being full of BBC vehicles?

 

[Farnboro John]

That's how things are usually done in the wildlife filming game. It can take hours to get some usuable footage and there's no point having a presenter (they're presenters after all, not cameramen or soundmen or some other technician) sitting around twiddling their thumbs with nothing to do when there's no guarantee of finding whatever they're after.

Makes sense.

John