BBC Springwatch is bsck on Monday 29th May running for 3 weeks. Chris & Michaela will be at RSPB’s Arne in Dorset. Iolo will be roaming the region and Gillian will be in North Wales.
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Springwatch 2023 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Euan Buchan
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Green Sandpiper
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definitely getting a 'Last Chance To See' vibe and that we should make the most of it while we can.
JTweedie
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They've definitely cut Autumnwatch, but there's no indication yet that Springwatch is to be cut. Although perhaps it could do with a refresh.
I would cut out things like live views of nests (they can keep these on their website if people like this kind of thing) and get them to spend more time on individual films and also discussing science and conservation issues. It might make it more political than it is, but maybe it needs more time to look at serious issues, especially off the back of Wild Isles.
I would cut out things like live views of nests (they can keep these on their website if people like this kind of thing) and get them to spend more time on individual films and also discussing science and conservation issues. It might make it more political than it is, but maybe it needs more time to look at serious issues, especially off the back of Wild Isles.
I would rather them stop saying this is live all live cameras are live . Sometimes when they are talking you’ll might here a bird call eg Cuckoo wish they would say oh there’s a Cuckoo calling.
JTweedie
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They do sometimes mention birds that are calling, although sometimes during the next segment. But I'm sure there'll be a director standing in front of them keeping them on schedule, so there's probably not too much leeway to divert away from their scripts or talking points.
Their social media team engages with this though - you see on Twitter when people mention birds and their tweet will often retweet and like the mentions. Sometimes these mentions get picked up later in the show or even the next day.
Their social media team engages with this though - you see on Twitter when people mention birds and their tweet will often retweet and like the mentions. Sometimes these mentions get picked up later in the show or even the next day.
Thanks Euan. I'll likely have to record most of it as I'll be away, though I know my brother watches it, so could see that.
So is it Monday to Thursday do you know?
So is it Monday to Thursday do you know?
Gutted Iolo won’t be on. Hopefully he’ll have a speedy recovery from the fitment of his stent.
Oh I'd not heard. So sorry to hear this - hoping for a speedy recovery.
She filling in for Iolo
Farnboro John
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One of the best Springwatch episodes ever. Some really great invertebrates and the promise of more excellent wildlife to come.
John
John
I recorded it and watched it last night it was too nice to be indoors and was sitting outside i enjoyed it Glad it’s back.
Farnboro John
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No, they will have been observing the parent birds going back and forth and listening to the sound of begging youngsters. No need to involve human agency in the outcome of normal Jay behaviour.
John
