Autumnwatch... The final curtain
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|14:06 UK time, Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Well that's all folks! I hope you've enjoyed our eight-week journey through autumn. The final show heralded winter's arrival and showcased some of the wildlife to look out for over the coming weeks and months. Chris managed to achieve a first for both him and the series by getting his hands on one of the last migrants of the season - a woodcock.
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Kate and Chris took us on their own winter safari on the RSPB's Exe Estuary reserve in Devon. Right now, estuaries probably offer the best wildlife watching - look out for golden plover and red breasted mergansers (two of my personal favourites).
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Over in Northern Ireland, Darryl Grimason introduced us to the whooper swan. Flocks of these spectacular birds arrive from Iceland between late October and mid November to spend the winter on our shores.
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For me, working on Autumnwatch over the last couple of months has only gone to underline just how dynamic this season is. It's been a fantastic journey and one I'm already looking forward to making again next year (after Springwatch of course).
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Unsprung was another packed show full of more of your wonderful videos, pictures and questions. I would like to say a massive thank you for all your contributions over the last eight weeks - it really is your show and without you there simply wouldn't be any Unsprung!
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Chris, Kate and Martin will be back with a Springwatch Christmas Special at 6.30pm on Wednesday 29 December on BBC Two. In the meantime, I hope you're able to get out and enjoy our winter wildlife. And if you do why not take a photo for our new Winterwatch photo group!
Roger Webb is the Series Producer of Autumnwatch
Comment number 1.
At 20:36 29th Dec 2010, armybloke wrote:Love the programme........ but I think Chris' comment on what to do with ivy growing up a tree is all relative. Ivy can increase the sail area of the crown and add weight to branches which in turn potentially make it more susceptible to wind damage and possible failure which could consequently cause damage to person or property. Removal of some of the ivy from the crown may be advisable or reducing the amount of ivy stems clinging to the trunk leaving a few could avoid possible damage and thus retaining the wildlife value it adds to the woodland or solitary tree. Advice from an arboriculturalist may help those in doubt of what to do.
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