Wild Isles

Now looking forward to the rest of the series. Apparently the sixth episode will only be available on iplayer for reasons beyond my ken and that of many others, a must view by all accounts!

The "sixth episode" isn't part of the series but an add-on sponsored by a few of the big wildlife charities and as such has given the BBC kittens in expecting a deluge of complaints about bias from the hunting and game lobby, not to mention the right wing of the HMG, so they've decided to put it out on iplayer.

Personally I'd have preferred it to be aired as a sixth episode. Maybe we could ask Gary to tweet about it.

oooo, you young SCAMP   WN  How ever did you manage to get yours truly 110% on your side like that please  

P.S.  The lad might just put a quid or 500 in the BBC Kitty as well  

The landscape has evolved since mankind turned from hunter gatherer to agriculture. In those far off days the UK (and world) population was a fraction of what it is now. To sustain the ever increasing population everything is scaled y up and will continue so. Do we start by banning unnecessary caravan holidays, heating our homes, eating out of season foods. Thought not, its always someone else's fault. That is not demeaning the programme and excellent photography.

Let’s not be so defeatist. It’s not too late. Attributing past blame is unhelpful. Yes, the damage has been done and unfortunately it continues and we do need to recognise this in order to do something corrective. I remember in the 80s rivers like the Thames and Trent were cleaned up and salmonids, amongst other fauna, were returning and we all celebrated. Today the state of these and many other rivers has gone backwards and are now in an appalling state. It’s not just rivers, it’s moors, mountains, heathland, estuaries, forests, coastlines and all in between all that need our attention and help.

 It can be done and what’s more, folk like us who have a passion for the great outdoors and touring holidays depend on it as do the communities who inhabit them.  For many of us that’s why we go on holiday, to enjoy nature and the natural outdoors. We can all do our bit. This campaign may help, take a look! The alternative is, well, damaging to all..

https://www.saveourwildisles.org.uk/ 

It's not just the habitat loss. It is becoming increasingly evident that we need a link to nature for our own wellbeing. Destruction in the name of profit will be to our own harm in the long run.

+1, that is a profound statement CY👍🏻. From personal experience terms of illness I’ve suffered are compounded by my lack of being in the natural environment.

Totally agree. I know this is American and as such comes over a bit evangelical, but it has some interesting content about connectivity, wellness and wellbeing of all. Certainly has that big picture overview and thought provoking for all.

Fascinating fungi

Caught up with the first two episodes of Wild Isles, an hour barely touches the surface and just leaves you wanting more. The dedication and commitment of the filming teams is astounding, and resulting in some fabulous footage and understanding. You could cry at some of the statistics though.☹️

Have watched the first two episodes and thoroughly enjoyed them, the photography is superb and amazing what the film crews have to do to get the footage what we see, also have got them recorded so can go through them again later in the year.

Agree with what you said Tda. 

Loved the Red Squirrel sequence.

The starlings footage was incredible, nighttime images were just like Christmas lights. And how clever were those Orca’s learning to skim along the underwater crevices. 

I love our native wildlife and migrating visitors, and yes our climate can be unpredictable, but it doesn’t half make for some spectacular variations😁