Episode 6

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Episode 6 of 8, Autumnwatch, 2009

Duration: 1 hour

Chris and Kate are in the Lake District to witness a British wood at its seasonal best - a colourful and spectacular sight. The trees are host to red squirrels, jays and tawny owls - all very busy at this time of year.

Simon King is in Scotland to follow the fortunes of wild salmon - in autumn they face the daunting task of swimming many miles upriver to breed.

Gordon Buchanan is on the trail of another viewer's story, and Martin Hughes-Games demonstrates how to get more involved with the wildlife and the series.

Last on

Sat 7 Nov 2009 16:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

See all previous episodes for Autumnwatch

Chapters

13 items

  • Introduction

    The Lake District in Cumbria and Perthshire, central Scotland feature.

  • Lake District 1

    Canoes, autumn colour and rain greet the team in Cumbria.

  • Perthshire 1

    Simon demonstrates the work of a salmon rearing unit.

  • Lake District 2

    The Lakes' red squirrels face rival grey incomers.

  • Devon dormice

    Gordon Buchanan stakes out a nocturnal garden visitor.

  • Science with Chris

    How do animals that cache food recall where they left it?

  • Perthshire 2

    The salmon lifecycle and the hazards and threats they face.

  • Lake District 3

    Help tawny owls by listening for their calls.

  • Lake District 4

    Martin Hughes Games explains how to join the Ancient Tree Hunt.

  • Tree O'Clock

    Plant a tree on December 5th and join a world record attempt.

  • Weather

    A weekend weather forecast plus birds to look out for.

  • Perthshire 3

    The salmon run climaxes as fish leap waterfalls, spawn and then die.

  • Goodbye

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 6 Nov 2009 20:30 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Sat 7 Nov 2009 16:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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