BBC - Autumnwatch Extras (2021)
Michaela Strachan introduces two extra Autumnwatch episodes.
Ch1. Autumn Spectacles
That distinctive autumn chill is in the air. Leaves on the trees are displaying their amber, auburn and crimson hues and our wildlife is preparing itself for the harsh winter ahead but not before exhibiting some spectacular autumn behaviour. In our hedgerows all kinds of wildlife is emerging to feast on berries that have ripened through the summer months we delve deep into the undergrowth for a better look. In the heathlands of Devon, a female wasp spider is setting her trap, aiming to snare any unlucky insect that crosses her path. In Northern Ireland we meet Michael Prime, a man who listens to fungi by recording their bioelectrical signals. At RSPB Snettisham, one of Britain's most dramatic and exciting spectacles is taking place – we're there to witness the aerial show of hundreds and thousands of wading birds as they put on an incredible, swarming show. And Michaela Strachan is in Norfolk as some of our favourite wading birds are ringed as part of an exciting conservation project.
Ch2. Autumn Wonders
A welcome return for an audience favourite – Autumnwatch's Mindfulness Moments. This is an opportunity to switch off from the stresses of our busy lives and immerse ourselves in pure nature. We've sent some of the country's best natural history camera operators out into their local wild spaces to capture moments of pure peace and natural beauty. No music, no presenter voice-over, just natural sound and glorious pictures to take us to the places we've missed whilst we've been in lockdown. We'll see red squirrels in their woodland habitat, badgers in autumnal colour, flocks of wading birds displaying amazing formations in the sky and there's the peace and tranquillity of the Kintyre peninsular.
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