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Episode 4

Autumnwatch 2009
Episode 4 of 8

UK wildlife series. Chris Packham and Kate Humble are in north Norfolk to witness the 'knot spectacle' - 40,000 wading birds flying in formation.

Chris Packham and Kate Humble are in north Norfolk to witness one of the most spectacular autumn phenomena. The 'knot spectacle', 40,000 wading birds flying in formation, is a truly unforgettable wildlife event. Meanwhile, Simon King reports live from the Forest of Dean, unearthing yet more surprising autumn stories as well as unveiling the final chapter of the red deer rut. Gordon Buchanan concludes his North Sea quest for killer whales and Martin Hughes-Games shows how to get more involved with wildlife.

1 hour

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Sat 24 Oct 2009 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales

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Chapters

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Introduction

    Gatherings is the theme of episode 4.

    Duration: 02:13

  • Norfolk 1

    Kate and Chris set out to witness thousands of birds flocking.

    Duration: 04:16

  • Forest of Dean 1

    Simon King is in Gloucestershire on the trail of woodland fallow deer.

    Duration: 06:16

  • Norfolk 2

    The birdwatching duo move to RSPB Snettisham.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Killer whales

    Gordon presents the full story of filming killer whales.

    Duration: 06:56

  • Forest of Dean 2

    Simon sets out to film badgers and does a little foraging.

    Duration: 06:18

  • Norfolk 3

    More from Norfolk and The Wash.

    Duration: 04:09

  • Science with Chris

    The strategies at play when birds whirl around in the sky.

    Duration: 03:01

  • Norfolk 4

    Knots, pink-footed geese and starlings.

    Duration: 04:49

  • Coming up on Unsprung

    Martin Hughes-Games talks ladybirds and garden birds.

    Duration: 04:42

  • Weather

    Weekend forecast from Jay Wynne at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Weather Centre.

    Duration: 03:15

  • Forest of Dean 3

    Foraged delights, paddling the River Wye and climbing into the forest canopy.

    Duration: 05:47

  • Goodbye

    Includes remote camera video of a sparrowhawk nest under attack from a kestrel.

    Duration: 02:01

Credits

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

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