Polar Bear Adventures

[sanderling]

I have found these programmes very interesting - I think Nigel Marven ranks up with Austin Stevens and the late Steve Irwin for presenting popular wildlife films from around the world aimed at a general audience.

[Dan Salter]

Ive been enjoying it as well !

Its on again in 15 mins on ch5 folks....followed by a documentary about penguins.

[ron1863]

I too watched and enjoyed it. Nigel is an excellent presenter and seems to be very knowledgeable.

[sanderling]

Yes, I particularly enjoyed seeing the Snowy Owl (in the second programme, I think) looking like a giant ball of snow sitting on top of a tree, also in the programme last night, the first flight of the Albatross chick - to be in the air for next five years after growing up on its own on the island and only being fed when the parent bird returns about once a week.

[aeshna5]

I think Nigel is a fine presenter too- very human with a genuine enthusiasm + good knowledge of his subject. I've been enjoying this series + have set video for tonight as I'll be out!

[juliejam]

Originally Posted by Dan Salter

Ive been enjoying it as well !

Its on again in 15 mins on ch5 folks....followed by a documentary about penguins.

Was able to watch both of these ...found them so interesting..I can remember the last time I saw the polar Bears at london Zoo many yrs ago..Can still remember how bored these beautiful creatures were they were showing signs of stress etc..lets hope they did move on to a better place...Freedom would have been nice...

Julie

[paulchandler6]

Excellent programs with just amazing scenery and wildlife.

Paul

[aeshna5]

Just as an aside I was watching Nigel on Sat evening I suddenly thought I was listening to the late great gardener/conservationist Geoff Hamilton!! Anyone else think they sound very similar- phrasing, voice, etc?

[mh68]

If anyone missed this mini-series the whole thing is being repeated tomorrow at 3.50pm-8pm on FiveLife channel(freeview 36). Well worth watching if you missed it first time round

Mark H

[Forestknights]

I am looking to get out to Churchill next year from some Polar Bearing tracking.

We will be small groups on foot. Should be a fantastic experience.

[peppermint]

you will get some great views of the aurora borealis (northern lights) if you go around september to october or march to april, thats when they occur most frequently. I spent a year in Canada travelling and my biggest regret was not visiting Churchill to see the polar bears and the aurora borealis. Money was an issue!! You will have a great time.

[clover green]

Originally Posted by juliejam

Was able to watch both of these ...found them so interesting..I can remember the last time I saw the polar Bears at london Zoo many yrs ago..Can still remember how bored these beautiful creatures were they were showing signs of stress etc..lets hope they did move on to a better place...Freedom would have been nice...

Julie

Yeah, ditto! I remember a similar scene at chessington zoo. It was a good 25 year ago, but seeing those bears behaving in a stressed manner was so upsetting. I haven't been back since, though I have visited other wildlife parks, etc, though of course they didn't have any polar bears, (or any other type of bear). Still, love these type of programmes.