Autumnwatch
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Latest from the blog
The red squirrel debate
Are greys pests or now part of our natural surroundings? What do you think?
6 November 2009
This week
- If you go down to the woods
The team has been in search of autumn colour in the Lake District of NW England.
- Stuff to do this week
In your home or out and about, Autumnwatch can suggest a wildlife activity for you.
- Tree O'Clock world record
On Saturday 5 December, 11am to 12 noon, you can take part in an amazing one-off tree planting event.
- Unsprung animal eye quiz
- Meet the animals
Guides to the wildlife and habitats that feature in Autumnwatch, plus how you can help them.
- Autumnwatch Local
Discover a wealth of autumn nature and things to do, brought to you by your local BBC team.
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Born in a bowl
Where do young salmon return to as they do not know where they came from, hatched in a laboratory?
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Otter in the garden!
To see an otter peering round the edge of your shed must have been so exciting and quite surreal.
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Tawny owl survey
The BTO wants you to listen out for owls.
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Red squirrel debate
Can we, should we help the reds?
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Ancient tree hunt
Branch out in search of centuries-old trees.
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What to feed birds
Start here for links to advice from the RSPB and BTO.
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Leaf colours
Do autumn leaves turn red to fend off interested insects?
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Nocturnal animals
Badgers, bats, owls – Chris sticks up for maligned wildlife.
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Woodchester Mansion
Where wildlife goes bump in the night.
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Once in a lifetime
Don't let rare chances pass you by.
Latest
- Your movies: Autumnwatch team favourites
- Have your say in the Red squirrel debate
- New blog post from Martin: Latest migration news 6th November 2009
- Video classic from 2007: Millennium oak mini-epic
- Web exclusive video: The epitome of the Atlantic oak forest
- 8.30pm start time for the rest of the series
Your autumn photos
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From red deer to spiders to fungi, share your pictures of autumn.
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
Plant a tree on 5 December and join a world record attempt.
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.
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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