As Springwatch returns to our screens for its 20th anniversary, here's everything you need to know about the popular wildlife TV series.
When is Springwatch on TV?
Springwatch returns to our screens on Monday 26 May for a three-week run on BBC Two, airing most nights at 8pm until Thursday 12 June.
- Monday 26 May – Thursday 29 May 8pm
- Monday 2 June – Thursday 5 June 8pm
- Monday 9 June – Thursday 12 June 8pm
You'll be able to watch the series live on BBC Two, as well as on BBC iPlayer.
This year, Springwatch Digital will continue to provide a wealth of exciting extra content that will celebrate 20 years of live camera streaming, but also look forward with a host of posts from young, up and coming naturalists.
On location with the TV team at the Longshaw Estate, Hannah Stitfall will be presenting a series of live “Watch Out!” shows twice a week at 9pm. They will be full of behind the scenes moments and exclusive wildlife moments.
Who presents Springwatch?
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams will be the main presenters of Springwatch this year. There will also be contributions from zoologist Megan McCubbin, ornithologist Sean Ronayne, London-based influencer and naturalist Lira Valenica, resident Springwatch researcher and ornithologist Jack Baddams, and TV presenter and wildlife filmmaker Hannah Stitfall.
Where is Springwatch filmed?
This year, the Springwatch team will be filming at Longshaw Estate in the Peak District. Iolo Williams will also be trekking across various locations in Northern Ireland.
How can I join in with Springwatch?
Springwatch live wildlife cameras will be streaming across multiple platforms, including TikTok, every day. Viewers will be able to tune in on iPlayer, where they will also find lots of additional content.
Springwatch will also be showcasing the best of the footage and photos that viewers send in, tagging @BBCSpringwatch on Facebook and Instagram.
Which animals will feature in this year's Springwatch?
Birds that could feature in this year's Springwatch are: ring ouzels, whinchats, moorland curlews, dippers and the white-tailed sea eagle.
Badgers, foxes and plenty of bat species could also feature. Iolo will be looking out for golden hares, corncrakes, pine martens and one of Northern Ireland's rarest birds, the barn owl.
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Main image: Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham for Springwatch. Credit: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley
