Wondering where Springwatch is filmed<\/a>? <\/p> Once again the magnificent osprey<\/a> is a star of Springwatch<\/em>. This year Megan McCubbin, as part of her Scottish tour, will be is heading to the the Isle of Bute. It is a small island to watch the impressive hunting habits of Ospreys that return each year to breed.<\/p> While she is there she will take a deep dive to see the underwater habits of grey seals<\/a>.<\/p> Megan will then head to Argaty Rewilding Estate in Perthshire to check out the majestic red kites<\/a> that call this working farm home. <\/p> While she is there she will discover the difference beavers<\/a> have made to the landscape. Megan will get hands on with the habitat, seeing all the signs of the ecosystem engineers<\/a>, and if we\u2019re lucky, see them for ourselves!<\/p> Peregrine falcons<\/a> have a major part to play this year as Springwatch has two sets of cameras trained on them. As part of an investigation into Glasgow’s urban wildlife one set of cameras will be trained on peregrine falcons nesting in tower tops, while the other cameras, thanks to a collaboration with the National Trust<\/a>, has been placed into a peregrine nest\u00a0atop of Corfe Castle<\/a>‘s 20-metre high walls – perhaps one of the coolest nest <\/a>cams in the programme\u2019s history.<\/p> While in Glasgow Springwatch<\/em> takes a look at the iconic water voles<\/a><\/strong>, hidden away in the undergrowth.<\/p> Iolo Williams’ Dorset <\/a>tour takes in the rare little terns<\/a> nesting on the vastness of Chesil Beach.<\/p> Iolo also sees Dormice<\/a> snoozing in the tranquillity of Garston\u2019s ancient woodland.<\/p> Who can resist this charismatic bird? Springwatch<\/em>\u00a0heads to\u00a0Skomer<\/a>, to discover why this\u00a0puffin<\/a>\u00a0breeding ground is thriving, when others are declining, and even get in the water with the puffins to learn what sociable birds they are.<\/p> Malcolm Ingham has been capturing footage of his local badger clans for over 10 years. Sharing his footage online he has helped to spread awareness for and show people what badgers<\/a> are really like.\u00a0<\/p> Malcolm has witnessed great badger interactions with otters<\/a> and sheep<\/a> and has the invaluable window into the secretive life of a badger family.<\/p><\/div><\/div> In the sandy, treeless heaths of Southern England, mires and pools form part of the landscape as a rare green-eyed amphibian<\/a> ventures out of his winter burrow for Springwatch<\/em>. Having not been seen in these parts for the last 50 years, the Natterjack toad <\/a>is a welcome sight. The loudest amphibian in Europe, his chirrup fills the air once again, as he works hard to attract a mate.\u00a0The full moon adds the final romantic touch. But will the tadpoles<\/a> find enough food before the pools dry out once again?<\/p> .Only coming ashore in spring to find a mate, red throated divers put on an impressive display, mirroring each other\u2019s moves with mesmeric synchronicity. Dressed to impress, it\u2019s not long before they have chicks in tow. But these chicks<\/a> need feeding, and often, leaving them precariously vulnerable to scavenging skuas and hungry hooded crows<\/a>\u2026\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> In the chalk grasslands of North Dorset, one butterfly caterpillar is emerging from a long hibernation.\u00a0The marsh fritillary<\/a>. But the early spring weather has been unkind as they battle to feed and absorb enough energy from the sun. When their \u2018outer jacket\u2019 cannot expand anymore it simply has to come off, which leaves them vulnerable and struggling to settle into their new skin. <\/p> They need to go through this six times before pupation and their miraculous metamorphosis into a butterfl<\/a>y can begin. But with so many precarious stages to get through, can they last the distance?\u00a0<\/p> Springwatch meets PHD Researcher Jack Bamber in the Scottish Highlands, who has dedicated the last four years to preventing Capercaillie<\/a> numbers from falling whilst simultaneously leaving their biggest nest predator, the protected Pine Marten<\/a>, importantly unharmed. Jack shows us his new revolutionary strategy to divert the Pine Martens which has had a miraculous 83% success rate. In the early 1990s it was said the Capercaillie would be extinct by 2010, but with Jack and his team\u2019s help, their future may be safeguarded for a lot longer\u2026<\/p> The humble compost is a putrid paradise for pseudoscorpion<\/a>s and spring is the season to search for a mate. Danger lurks amongst last night\u2019s leftovers as predators prowl but this amorous arachnid has a crafty claw to get out of harm\u2019s way.\u00a0<\/p> There is none so adaptable as the urban fox<\/a> and an allotment in north London<\/a> provides the perfect place for these individuals. With a life expectancy of only 18 months we see these creatures contend with the obstacles that city living presents, and their ingenuity as they survive amidst the traffic and townhouses.\u00a0<\/p> Sandhoppers make their way from shelter to the shingle and seaweed at the high tide line. In magnificent macro detail we follow these invertebrates as they feed providing a crucial service to the shore breaking down detritus, and they in turn provide sustenance for a wealth of seaside species.<\/p> RSPB Arne <\/a>in Dorset will be home to more than 30 remote cameras \u2013 each hoping to capture the drama of spring as it unfolds.<\/p> The nest cameras will be up to their usual tricks, prying into the hidden lives of some of this area\u2019s special bird species.<\/p> From skulking Dartford warblers to wonderful woodlarks via gaudy green woodpeckers<\/a><\/strong> and the out-of-this-world nightjar<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s make or break time as they take on a race against time to rear the next generation. Predators are plentiful in this thriving ecosystem however, so danger is never far away as these chicks take their chances to successfully fledge.<\/p> Diving into this heathland world also allows us to explore other groups of animals like never before. All 6 of the UK\u2019s native reptile species call Arne their home, including rare sand lizards<\/a><\/strong> and smooth Snakes<\/a><\/strong>. 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Ospreys<\/h3>
Seals<\/h3>
Red kites<\/h3>
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Beavers<\/h3>
Peregrine falcons<\/h3>
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Water vole<\/h3>
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Little terns<\/h3>
Dormice<\/h3>
Puffins<\/h3>
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Badgers<\/strong><\/h3>
Natterjack Toads<\/strong><\/h3>
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Red Throated Divers<\/strong><\/h3>
Marsh Fritillery<\/strong><\/h3>
Capercaillie<\/strong><\/h3>
Pseudoscorpion<\/strong><\/h3>
Fox<\/h3>
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Sandhoppers<\/strong><\/h3>
Where are Springwatch’s LIVE Wildlife Cameras?<\/strong><\/h3>
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