Episode 2
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan have rare views of the lesser spotted woodpecker, Iolo Williams is tracking adders on Mull, and Megan McCubbin gets to ring some new arrivals in a tawny owl nest.
Springwatch is bringing live wildlife action from across the UK. We have cameras poised to allow us a live and privileged view into the springtime dramas of our nesting birds from Norfolk, the Isle of Mull and the north east of England.
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan delight us with some exceptionally rare views of the lesser spotted woodpecker, Iolo Williams is out tracking adders on Mull, and Megan McCubbin gets to ring some new arrivals in a tawny owl nest.
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Dancing dragons and damsels
Duration: 01:31
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The elusive lesser spotted woodpecker
Duration: 05:29
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Presenter | Michaela Strachan |
| Presenter | Iolo Williams |
| Presenter | Megan McCubbin |
| Producer | Jake Senior |
| Director | James Morgan |
| Series Producer | Laura Whitley |
| Series Editor | Joanna Brame |
Broadcast
- Tue 31 May 2022 20:00
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