11:30 – BUzz News crew arrive at Arne Nature Reserve
BBC’s Winterwatch returns to Dorset.
The program will begin tonight at 8pm and will be presented by Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams from RSPB Arne.
The show will broadcast for four nights and live camera will be set up and available to watch from 10am – 10pm.
The live feed will follow white-tailed sea eagles, foxes, deer, owl, and other wildlife.
12:10 – Mike and Joy Bland talk about why they love RSPB Arne.
Mike said: “We love watching the birds Joy [his wife] enjoys photographing them. I enjoy seeing the deer but you don’t see them every time.”
Joy added: “One time one ran directly in front of us. That was a scary moment.”
Mike also remembered “last summer we sat exactly here and watched a man paint the art on the wall outside. It is a very relaxing place.”
12:40 – Interview with Jack Baddam, Head of Wildlife at BBC
Jack said: “Our aim is to basically show up at a place and showcase the wildlife. We are celebrating British wildlife. This is wildlife that you can see.”
“We have remote cameras and camera operators. We try to tell the story of what is happening and how winter is unfolding.”
13:00 – Photos from the day
Live blog ended at 13:30
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