Where is Springwatch visiting and what time is it on TV?

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams are back on our screens this month with a bumper three-week edition of the nation's favourite wildlife programme.

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Published: May 17, 2023 at 3:07 pm

The UK's favourite UK wildlife programme Springwatch will return to our screens on Monday 29th May for a three-week run on BBC Two.

As usual, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams will be the main presenters, with contributions from botanist Leif Bersweden, conservationist Chantelle Lindsay, Nadeem Perera and British Trust for Ornithology president Frank Gardner.

Springwatch 2023 will air most nights at 8pm on BBC Two from Monday 29 May to Friday 16 June, airing every night (Tuesdays to Fridays) at 8pm on BBC Two.

Where is Springwatch filmed in 2023?

This year, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan will be in a new location 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.

Iolo Willams will be discovering nearby Purbeck Heaths, the UK’s first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve, which is looked after by seven different wildlife partners collaborating together. With 11 different habitats, the area supports species including heathland birds, rare dragonflies, and 12 different bat species, allowing them to move around freely and adapt to the changing climate and environment.

Gillian Burke will take a road trip across North Wales, exploring the natural beauty of Snowdonia and moving across to Anglesey. She'll be looking at how nature has reclaimed the post-industrial landscapes of Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve and uncover the secrets of the changing seasons within our oceans.

Of course, no series would be complete without the Mindfulness Moments: 90 seconds of pure, uninterrupted footage that will this time feature red squirrels, tranquil carpets of English bluebells and the UK’s only aquatic songbird - the dipper.

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:

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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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