Winterwatch is one of the BBC's core nature programmes, alongside Springwatch and Autumnwatch, which are commonly referred to as 'The Watches'.
Each winter, usually in January, four live programmes are broadcast, focusing on the challenging conditions that UK wildlife often faces. With cameras set up around the UK, Winterwatch shines a light on the wildlife and people who battle through this inhospitable season and come out the other side.
When is Winterwatch on this year?
Winterwatch will be broadcast on BBC Two each night from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 January 2025. You'll be able to catch up on episodes of Winterwatch on BBC iPlayer.
This year, the Winterwatch team want to find out what you love about winter – check out the post below for more details on how to get involved.
Which presenters are on Winterwatch this year?
This year, Winterwatch will be presented by Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams.
Where is Winterwatch filmed?
This year, Winterwatch is being broadcast live from RSPB Arne in Dorset which has a rich and diverse variety of habitats, including lowland heath, wetlands and ancient woodland. The resulting ecotones (the area where two different habitats meet) means that a unique mix of wildlife has found its home there.
What wildlife can you see on Winterwatch?
Live cameras will be rigged across the site to capture the white-tailed sea eagles that soar above the site – and The Watches team have set themselves a challenge to spot all the UK birds of prey species over the week. They'll also be checking in with the local foxes and birdbox cameras throughout the week.
Pre-recorded films will also bring us up close to magnificent blue fin tuna, buff-tailed bumblebees and adorable otters.
You can watch live cameras from RSPB Arne on BBC iPlayer.
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Main image credit: BBC/Jo Charlesworth
