Springwatch behind the scenes: The new studio
Post categories: Behind the scenes, Springwatch
|12:39 UK time, Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Ynys-hir, our stunning new location, (see some photos here) is a hive of activity this week as Portakabins arrive, golf buggies get delivered (it's a long way from the studio to the production village) and the marquee (our office for the three weeks of the series) gets erected ready for the first programme. You won't see much of this in the show, of course, but what you will see a lot of is the studio. At the end of April it was a tractor shed by 8pm on 30 May it will be a cosy home for Chris, Kate and Martin.
You'll be able to see exactly what it ends up looking like then (a clue: it's gonna be good), but in the meantime we thought we'd post a few photos taken while it's being transformed to give you a feel. Apologies in advance for the fuzzy quality - they're all mobile phone shots.
We'll be posting some more behind the scenes photos in the run up to the start of the series so please watch this space. If photos of buildings don't do anything for you then have a look at our latest batch of spring wildlife favourites from the Springwatch photo group. I think it's our best yet!
Comment number 1.
At 17:50 18th May 2011, Frances Dixon wrote:Hi Jeremy,
Great to see you are moving to Ynys-hir!
I am a Geography student at Aberystwyth University interested in biodiversity and all things green. Is there any opportunity to get involved with the show/ back stage while you are in the area?
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At 20:36 18th May 2011, jeztorrance wrote:Hi Frances, many thanks for the kind offer but we're full up for this year! You might like to look at this page for info how to apply for work placements https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/work-experience/
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Comment number 3.
At 11:41 19th May 2011, susieq wrote:hi not sure if your the right place. a the moment i am looking after a blue tit chick I think it fledged monday, our dog found two, both had bunged up eyes couldnt see and was walking backwards on the floor, i put them both in a tub to keep them safe and the parent would go in and out feedind them, and the ones in the box.
The next morning one was dead and the other was half dead so i took it in got it warm and then gave it a few drops of water, after an hr it perked up i cleaned its eyes and when it started to chirp i putted it back out.The parent came back and fed it the other babys i have noticed have the same problem, as i can see them at the hole.
Iam now feeding this baby as the cat next door knows it was there, today it can see me and chirps at me for food can you give me advice other than what i have been told, let nature take its course and leave them to the cat or magpies
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At 11:44 19th May 2011, susieq wrote:all i want is help and advise, and were i go from here
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At 15:47 19th May 2011, Frances Dixon wrote:Thanks for the link. I notice that the placements are put up only a few months in advance. Do you know it you are likely to be offering any placements during Christmas and Easter, or is it decided nearer the time?
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Comment number 6.
At 15:15 20th May 2011, Den wrote:Great to see you moving to Ynys-hir! Can't wait for the show. However, I have had my very own 'springwatch' moment at home when a pair of blackbirds built a nest in the clematis between our front door and window. We could see right into the nest through the window without disturbing them. All 5 chicks have now fledged. Very exciting to watch from beginning to end and our 5 year old daughter loved it too. Magical!
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At 17:07 21st May 2011, Poussis wrote:Jeremy - the RSPB team at Ynys-hir Reserve may still need volunteers to help manage the influx of visitors during Springwatch. Call the reserve if you're interested - the contact details are on their page on www.rspb.org.uk.
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At 18:56 29th May 2011, ciceronianus wrote:Re: At 11:41 19th May 2011, susieq wrote ... You could not have found a better place, but did you receive a reply? It would be great to hear how things turned out since the 19th. I had two bluetit nests: unfortunately cats (one of them probably mine ... despite various ruses to discourge him) got the parents. What to do, apart from drown poor pussy?!
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