Mon 6 Oct 2008
Brownsea Island has been named as the location for the BBC’s Autumnwatch this year with wildlife presenters Bill Oddie and Kate Humble hosting the show from Brownsea.
Autumnwatch will be broadcast on BBC2 from Monday 27 October 2008 for two weeks, Monday-Thursday, 8pm. The opening season for Brownsea has also been extended to Sunday 9 November 2008.
October 27th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I have been puzzled. A week ago a bird hit my balcony window but when I went to look I could not find a bird, but left some water and crumbs. Later I went on to the balcony again to plant cyclamen - I came back indoors but because it was mild I left the door open. Imagine my surprise when sitting looking at a magazine something caught my eye - when I looked down there looking up at me was a tiny bird - we looked at each other it looked like one of the finch family, but it was a baby - what was a baby doing in the Autumn. I knew if I stood up I would be chasing it all around the room. I carefully took the cover off the arm of my chair and dropped it over the bird, I was then able to pick it up, it certainly felt strong and let out a protest. I put it on the floor of my balcony and closed the door - I didnt see it go but I am sure it did fly away. Have the birds mixed up Spring & Autumn!
October 27th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I am looking forward to watching this evening, I always enjoy the Seasonal Watches.