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Chris and Meg's Wild Summer Episode 4

Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 4

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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 4 – Chris Packham and stepdaughter Megan McCubbin continue their wildlife-watching road trip round Britain, this time exploring the coast of the north east and Scottish Borders. Megan surprises Chris with a trip to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead – not to admire some art but to see a colony of kittiwakes, the furthest inland nesting site in the world. Kittiwakes usually nest on cliff edges and rock faces, so it’s rare for them to nest in an urban landscape like this. Chris notes their well-curved claws, perfect for gripping firmly […]

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Chris and Meg's Wild Summer Episode 3

Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3

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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3 – In a heartfelt journey that intertwines the beauty of nature with the bond of family, Chris Packham and his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin embark on an enthralling wildlife-watching road trip around the picturesque landscapes of Britain. This chapter of their adventure brings them to the scenic wonders of the Lake District, a haven of natural beauty and diverse fauna. To Chris’s delightful surprise, Megan introduces him to the serene presence of alpacas, animals reputedly known to alleviate stress. Ziggy and Danny, the two chosen alpacas, accompany them on a tranquil walk followed by

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