Episode 2

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Episode 2 of 8, Autumnwatch, 2009

Duration: 1 hour

Chris and Kate are on the Dorset coast to say goodbye to the summer's migrants and hello to the autumn arrivals; it is bound to be a rich treat for any bird lover.

Simon King gives an update on autumn's most dramatic spectacle, reporting from the Scottish island of Rum on the red deer rut. Martin Hughes-Games reveals how you can become more involved with wildlife, while Gordon Buchanan is on the trail of the best of your stories.

Last on

Sat 10 Oct 2009 19:20 BBC Two only on Scotland

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Chapters

14 items

  • Welcome

    Kate, Chris and Simon introduce the programme.

  • Dorset 1

    Chris and Kate report on birds migrating through Portland on the English Channel.

  • Rum 1

    Simon rounds up the week's activity at the red deer rut.

  • Dorset 2

    Kate Humble watches bird ringing take place at Portland Bird Observatory.

  • Science with Chris

    Chris Packham explains how migrating birds navigate.

  • Dorset 3

    Chris visits the reserve at Radipole in Weymouth.

  • Orca preview

    Gordon Buchanan introduces his 2009 mission: to film orcas.

  • Rum 2

    More news from Simon and the red deer.

  • Dorset 4

    Nocturnal birdwatching as thousands of wagtails find a roost.

  • Bats

    Martin Hughes-Games gets involved with bat conservation.

  • Unsprung intro

    Martin discusses painted lady butterflies and other topics for Autumnwatch Unsprung.

  • Weather

    Jay Wynne provides a nature-focussed forecast.

  • Rum 3

    Simon concludes his week with the red deer on Rum.

  • Goodbye

    The programme wraps up with film of bearded tits and leopard slugs.

Credits

Presenter
Chris Packham
Presenter
Kate Humble
Presenter
Simon King
Presenter
Gordon Buchanan
Presenter
Martin Hughes-Games
Producer
Roger Webb
Executive Producer
Tim Scoones

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Oct 2009 21:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Sat 10 Oct 2009 18:50 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Wales

  • Sat 10 Oct 2009 19:20 BBC Two only on Scotland

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