The UK's favourite wildlife programme Springwatch returns to our screens on Monday 27 May for a three-week run on BBC Two, airing most nights at 8pm until 13 June.
- Mon 27 May – Weds 29 May (8pm) + Friday 31 May (7.30pm)
- Mon 3 June – Thurs 6 June (8pm)
- Mon 10 June – Thurs 13 June (8pm)
As usual, Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams will be the main presenters, with contributions from vet and conservationist Sean McCormack, Malcolm Ingham, Louis VI, PHD researcher Jack Bamber, award-winning photographer Matt Maran, influencer Lira Valencia and zoologist Roxy Furman.
Where is Springwatch filmed in 2024?
This year, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan will be back at RSPB Arne in Dorset – one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK’s native reptiles can be found, including the rare Sand Lizards and Smooth Snakes.
But it's not all about Arne and the wildlife there. Iolo Williams is exploring Dorset's wildlife, from the noisy natterjack toads at Hengistbury Head to the busy dormice and badgers of Garston Wood.
Megan McCubbin and Gillian Burke are heading north to Scotland exploring the wildlife of the Isle of Bute, Loch Lomond and the urban wildlife of Glasgow.
This year, thanks to the collaboration with the National Trust, Springwatch has rigged the historic Corfe Castle with remote wildlife cameras to monitor a peregrine falcon nest alongside a raven nest.
Of course, no series would be complete without the Mindfulness Moments: 90 seconds of pure, uninterrupted footage.
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How can I join in with Springwatch?
Each series, viewers can share sights and sounds from the season tagging @BBCSpringwatch on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also upload your photos to the Watches Flickr page.
Which animals will feature in this year's Springwatch?
You can expect appearances and close studies of the following animals:
Winterwatch 2025
Springwatch will be followed early next year by Winterwatch. There used to be an autumn special, Autumnwatch, but this has been cancelled to divert more resources to Springwatch.
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