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Episode 6

Autumnwatch 2009
Episode 6 of 8

UK wildlife series. Chris and Kate are in the Lake District to witness a British wood at its seasonal best - a colourful and spectacular sight.

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.

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Sat 7 Nov 2009 16:00
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Introduction

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

    Duration: 01:54

  • Lake District 1

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

    Duration: 03:26

  • Perthshire 1

    Simon demonstrates the work of a salmon rearing unit.

    Duration: 06:26

  • Lake District 2

    The Lakes' red squirrels face rival grey incomers.

    Duration: 06:32

  • Devon dormice

    Gordon Buchanan stakes out a nocturnal garden visitor.

    Duration: 06:33

  • Science with Chris

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

    Duration: 04:02

  • Perthshire 2

    The salmon lifecycle and the hazards and threats they face.

    Duration: 04:50

  • Lake District 3

    Help tawny owls by listening for their calls.

    Duration: 07:23

  • Lake District 4

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

    Duration: 05:05

  • Tree O'Clock

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

    Duration: 01:20

  • Weather

    A weekend weather forecast plus birds to look out for.

    Duration: 03:53

  • Perthshire 3

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

    Duration: 04:58

  • Goodbye

    Duration: 01:53

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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