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Springwatch episode 3 2020

Springwatch episode 3 2020

Springwatch episode 3 2020: Live from their home bases in the New Forest, Cornwall, west Wales and the River Thames, Chris Packham, Gillian Burke, Iolo Williams and Steve Backshall share the latest stories from the wildlife cameras.     Chris reveals how fish have more ways of making sound than any other vertebrate on the planet, Iolo reveals the intimate secrets of the bird families he has been following in his own back garden, and Michaela relives the dramatic story of a very skilful stoat in Minsmere in 2016. There is also the extraordinary spectacle of the firework sea anemone, […]

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Springwatch episode 2 2020

Springwatch episode 2 2020

Springwatch episode 2 2020: Chris Packham, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams are live again close to their respective homes in the New Forest, west Wales and Cornwall, where overnight events have already created dramas.     This year, the Springwatch cameras are following the fortunes of bird families in the Somerset levels and in the wild and rugged Brecon Beacons. With no boat traffic on the Thames, Steve Backshall is witnessing beautiful aquatic insect hatches providing food for a host of birds like swallows and even red kites. Intrepid sound recordist Gary Moore records the incredible urban dawn chorus of

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Springwatch episode 1 2020

Springwatch episode 1 2020

Springwatch episode 1 2020: Springwatch returns for 2020 with a dramatic, exciting and different format to comply with Covid restrictions. The team are broadcasting live from locations close to home – Chris Packham is in the New Forest, Iolo Williams is in the heart of west Wales, and Gillian Burke is at the Beaver Project near her home in Cornwall.     They are joined by guest presenter Steve Backshall at his home on the banks of the Thames. It is the first time they have all been home for more than a decade so a fantastic opportunity to celebrate

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Waterworld Africa episode 8 - Wetland Wonder

Waterworld Africa episode 8 – Wetland Wonder

Waterworld Africa episode 8 – Wetland Wonder: Lake St. Lucia, Africa’s largest estuary lake, is under siege. A series of human missteps have left it cut off from the sea, and the water levels are dangerously low.     The wildlife relying on its ecosystem are most affected–from hippos and crocodiles that live on its banks, to exotic birds that migrate from as far as 6,000 miles away. Can they adjust to the new, drier reality imposed on them? Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern

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Waterworld Africa episode 7 - Source to Sea

Waterworld Africa episode 7 – Source to Sea

Waterworld Africa episode 7 – Source to Sea: Many of the great rivers of southern Africa start high up in mountain ranges, power their way eastwards across wild forests and grasslands, and eventually empty out into the Indian Ocean. Ride the currents of these powerful bodies of water as they reshape the lives of the wild animals who rely on them.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to

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Waterworld Africa episode 6 - Chobe River of Life

Waterworld Africa episode 6 – Chobe River of Life

Waterworld Africa episode 6 – Chobe River of Life: During the dry season in Northern Botswana, over 45,000 elephants, more than 10% of the world’s population, congregate along the banks of the Chobe River. Join local wildlife on a quest to escape the punishing drought.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed before.   Waterworld Africa episode

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Waterworld Africa episode 5 - The Blue Lagoon

Waterworld Africa episode 5 – The Blue Lagoon

Waterworld Africa episode 5 – The Blue Lagoon: Unlike the many freshwater lagoons in South Africa, the Langebaan consists of 18.5 square miles of saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean. Of all the creatures that rely on it, two are pivotal for its own rejuvenation and sustenance: the regal flamingos and the nutrient-producing prawns.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life

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Waterworld Africa episode 4 - Precious Waters

Waterworld Africa episode 4 – Precious Waters

Waterworld Africa episode 4 – Precious Waters: During the dry winter season on the savanna, life is ruled by water. From gargantuan hippos to nimble antelope, explore how the wildlife of South Africa’s low veld adapt to the harsh conditions of their ecosystem.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed before.   Waterworld Africa episode 4 –

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Waterworld Africa episode 3 - Urban Penguins

Waterworld Africa episode 3 – Urban Penguins

Waterworld Africa episode 3 – Urban Penguins: African penguins were once the most numerous sea bird on the continent – until their population was decimated by human activity. Visit a rare colony at South Africa’s Boulders Beach and see how these master divers and ocean hunters are staging a remarkable revival.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none

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Waterworld Africa episode 2 - Lifeblood of the Kalahari

Waterworld Africa episode 2 – Lifeblood of the Kalahari

Waterworld Africa episode 2: For the animals of the Okavango Delta, life itself depends on a fortuitous natural anomaly: a river that cuts through the mighty Kalahari Desert. Embark on a tour of this accidental paradise, where a colorful ecosystem of plants, animals, and birds flourish in the unexpected abundance.     Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed

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Waterworld Africa episode 1

Waterworld Africa episode 1

Waterworld Africa episode 1 : Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed before.     On the eastern coast of Africa lies a subtropical realm of staggering beauty and diversity–a mangrove forest where saltwater meets fresh and a variety of secretive forest dwellers work feverishly to survive. Take a thrilling journey into this rarest of ecosystems, one that few

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Earth's Tropical Islands episode 3 - Hawaii

Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 3 – Hawaii

Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 3 – Hawaii: This is a journey across Hawaii’s varied islands, discovering how they were made and the incredible wildlife that thrives there. Hawaii is the most remote island chain on earth, and its tropical shores are hard to reach.     But for the hardy creatures that can make it here, like the waterfall-climbing fish, carnivorous caterpillar and Laysan albatross, a land of opportunity awaits. From newly formed lava fields to lush jungles and vibrant coral reefs, these diverse and beautiful islands have it all. Packed with surprising stories, the hidden gems of this tropical

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