Natures top 40 bbc2

[Meta menardi]

Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo

I watched after reading that and had a jokey image in my head of one towering over a man - imagine my surprise when it WAS like that!

It was the most amazing nest I have ever seen. We do get them up in the North Yorks Moors, but they seem to have gone from quite a few places I saw them, don't know why.

[Meta menardi]

Originally Posted by pressld2

You must be very proud though, I would be!

Wait till you see it, it could be a toe-curler.....

She will be so good.

She has not seen it yet though it was filmed quite a bit ago.

[PMG]

Originally Posted by pressld2

You must be very proud though, I would be!

And if the rest of the series maintains the standard set by the first (and I'm sure it will) how lovely for her to be a part of something so good.

Pauline, I have actually seen and filmed the number 1 but only on a small scale. But I'm still not going to spoil it for those without the book so I'll say no more until it's over. (Except that I would have put it at number 1 too!)

Dave P.

Must be bluebells then ...................... ? or the starlings...............? or ...............

Originally Posted by Meta menardi

It was the most amazing nest I have ever seen. We do get them up in the North Yorks Moors, but they seem to have gone from quite a few places I saw them, don't know why.

I was amazed too - their nests are quite a size in south Cumbria - but only a quarter of this

Congrats to your daughter Meta menardi

Pauline

[Ukwildlifeo]

Originally Posted by Meta menardi

It was the most amazing nest I have ever seen. We do get them up in the North Yorks Moors, but they seem to have gone from quite a few places I saw them, don't know why.

There are some fair sized ones in blean woods near Canterbury >1m across. Im guessing the hairy wood ant species (which I think Ive read is rarer) build much bigger, possibly because there longer lasting, nests than the bog standard species. I learn something when he picked one up. I always assumed that they had a nasty nip on them (unlike the other 'biting' ants which actually sting Im told) but it appears I can photograph without fear of a nasty nip. Gota watch the old acetic acid on lenses though!

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo

I watched after reading that and had a jokey image in my head of one towering over a man - imagine my surprise when it WAS like that!

When I was a nipper we lived in darkest Surrey (dad was in the army based at Pirbright) and I remember finding nests that were three or four feet across. I thought they were huge!

Originally Posted by Meta menardi

Wait till you see it, it could be a toe-curler.....

She will be so good.

She has not seen it yet though it was filmed quite a bit ago.

She'll be brilliant - I'm looking forward to Friday's even more now!

Dave P.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Did anyone else notice what town (well city) the foxes were in? I saw the distinct Spinaker tower in Portsmouth in the first shot of the report, and the gardens were very Porstmouthy (I lived in houses like that for 3 years as a student). Yet in all my years coming home late, passing through quiet roads and past parks and graveyards I didnt see one - just cats - lots and lots of cats (I counted 6 in a garden half the sizes of the lady featured once!), I had a ssumed there was physically no room for foxes in Portsmouth!

[Lancashire Lad]

Another great programme today, especially liked the part on Machair's wild flowers.
Tomorrow's programme is showing Rooks, Swallows, Otters, & Goats.

Regards
Mike.

[RobinP]

This clip is great...

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | UK wildlife displays fight it out

[pammosley]

We caught up with the first 3 programmes last night. Brilliant
Don`t you just love the enthusiasm of the presenters, especially Chris Packham & Mike Dilger
Looking forward to the others.
Pam

[Hedge Witch]

I also really like this program. No idea how they are judging the charts positions, but I guess this doesn't really matter. As long as we get some interesting wildlife facts and great shots (and great, enthusiastic presenters) I'm happy enough