Autumn Watch

[garner]

Nature lovers..Going to be great as expected.

[andy-hughes]

Why, is Bill Oddie not going to be on it any more?

[flobbergob]

Yes it started well, and to be fair, Bill Oddie is far less intrusive now. In previous series poor Kate could hardly get a word in edgeways because of his constant interruption. Someone must have had a word with him.

Good programme.

[Robinia]

no andy, Alan Titchmarsh ;o)

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[Cetti]

This Autumn Watch is especially enjoyable for me, as Brownsea is 'local' so know the area fairly well. I was really looking forward to seeing the spectacle of the Avocets taking flight, but as Bill said work in the harbour may have spooked them, but they will return, that's for sure. Can't wait!

He was also spot on about the Sika not being popular. They might look sweet but some of them are nasty little critters - and to be avoided if possible. Just too many of them......

[smudge]

Looking forward to it too garner, flobber & Cetti....

Bill Oddie did sometimes appear to be self important, but he's not too bad in the scheme of things.

It could be worse - it could be Jonathan Ross or Russell Brand.....or both! ;o}

[Avatar]

Hijack alert!

A fellow Dorset-ite are you Cetti? Greetings.
A bit of a twitcher/dude/birder with a name like Cetti are you also?

Re: springwatch, the deer talk has got me thinking I might go out this weekend and see if I can find some deer in action. Thought Arne for the sika or Bolderwood perhaps for Fallow. Any thoughts?

[petal54]

bill oddie not have v good interview yest am,ob bbc news,which may be why be was a wee bit subdued

[bensmum]

I am pleased to see it's back - Kate seems to have gained in confidence so Bill is not so 'in your face'. Anyway Simon King is always watchable!
Bolderwood should be good Avatar but there are always a lot of people on the main paths. Still the Forest should be looking at its best now with all the colours

[Cetti]

Sorry Avatar, I wasn't able to get back to give the info you asked this afternoon.

I agree with bensmum, choose the Forest for the Fallows, as Arne is a no-go area ,unless you have eyes in the back of your head - or are carrying a very large stick!

[Avatar]

Why would I need a large stick at Arne?!
Something happened there i'm unaware of?
Or are the Buck Sikas a bit aggressive?

[Cetti]

We have been charged about 3 times in the last couple of years and that was June, not in the rutting season, so you will appreciate what they are like now! It's not the fault of the deer, there are just too many of them in too small an area.

Some birders go armed with their scopes for protection and have had to use them in some cases, so a stick would be a reasonable deterrent if you decide to go. You may be lucky and not be bothered by them, I do hope so.

[Avatar]

Blimey!
Ive been to Arne several times and the Sika always race off when they see me! Thanks for the warning though although it sounds quite exciting actually!
Dont suppose you know a good spot there where I might see Lesser Spotted Woody?