Autumnwatch
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This week
- Stuff to do this winter
Wildlife doesn't stop just because we do. From flocking birds to the first signs of spring, there's plenty to keep your eye out for in winter.
- Feed your garden birds
Winter is when your garden birds need you most. Start here for advice.
- Find nature near you
Looking to work off some of that Xmas stodge? Fancy a stroll in the bracing winter air? There are hundreds of places and events right across the UK.
- Updates on Autumnwatch stories
What happened next? Updates on some of our stories from earlier in the year: beavers, harlequin ladybirds and painted ladies.
- How to help our sea life
It's easy to forget that there's as much biodiversity under the sea as on land. But it still needs our help.
- Our bees need you!
Discover more about beekeeping and find a bee keeping course to suit you.
Messageboard
What do you see on your way to work?
I drive 65 miles each way... a chance to observe nature at its best.
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Tawny owl survey
The BTO wants you to listen out for owls.
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Great Nut Hunt
Hazel dormice need your help across southern Britain.
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Build a bug hotel
Make your garden accommodating to creepy crawlies.
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Beachwatch
Help to survey and clean the UK coast.
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Leaf colours
Do autumn leaves turn red to fend off interested insects?
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Once in a lifetime
Don't let rare chances pass you by, Chris argues.
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Roost soundscape
Downloadable audio – how many birds can you hear?
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What hibernates?
Check this list of British hibernators.
Programme information
There are no upcoming episodes of this programme.
Latest
- Filmed any wildlife in the snow during this big freeze? We'd love to see it
- From flocking birds and early flowers to buzzards and blue tits: wildlife to enjoy at winter
- Updates on the Autumnwatch beavers, harlequin ladybirds and painted ladies
- The answers to our colourscheme quiz
- Gordon blogs about getting nostalgic – and very cold – on his ptarmigan filming assignment
BBC Breathing Places
Little things that make a big difference and are a lot of fun too.
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Free trees for schools
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Tree O'Clock
Two world record attempts took place on 5 December across the UK.
Find some nature near you
Your Videos
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Your movies
Whether an unusual wild visitor to your garden or some truly extraordinary animal behaviour, if you've filmed it, we'd love to see it.
Your autumn photos
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From red deer to spiders to fungi, share your pictures of autumn.
Nature
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Wildlife Finder
Red deer
UK's largest resident deer species. -
Earth Explorers
Birds on the edge of Britain
Radio 4 team recording at a Manx bird sanctuary.
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