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Encyclopedia > Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife

Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife is a British TV programme, about natural history, presented by Bill Oddie and produced by Stephen Moss. Seven episodes were screened in early 2005, and another series of Seven (as well as a highlight show of the last ten years) in early 2006. Both series were broadcast on BBC 2. Braun HF 1, Germany, 1958. ... Natural history is an umbrella term for what are now usually viewed as a number of distinct scientific disciplines. ... Bill Oddie William Edgar (Bill) Oddie, OBE, BA, MA (Cantab. ... Stephen Moss is a British natural historian, ornithologist, author and television producer. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... BBC Two (or BBC2 as it was formerly styled) was the second UK television station to be aired by the BBC. History The channel was scheduled to begin at 7:20pm on April 20, 1964 and show an evening of light entertainment, starting with the comedy show The Alberts and...

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Series One

Episodes:

Scottish Borders (Crìochan na h-Alba in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) is a county in the south-west of Wales in the United Kingdom. ... The White Yorkshire rose. ... The inner harbour, Brixham, south Devon, at low tide Devon is a large county in South West England, bordering on Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... The Severn bridges crossing near the mouth of the River Severn The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is the longest British river, at 354 kilometres (219 miles) long; it rises at an altitude of 610 metres on Plynlimon near Llanidloes, in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, and it passes through... Tobermory with 700 people, the largest settlement on Mull, is home to the only whisky distillery on the island. ...

Series Two

Episodes:

The Cairngorms: Ben Macdhui seen from Carn aMhaim The Cairngorms refers to a mountainous region in the Eastern Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK. Consisting of a large elevated plateau adorned with low, rounded glacial mountains, this area became Scotlands second national park (see Cairngorms National Park) on 1st September... The Breckland is a gorse covered sandy heath and unusual natural habitat that exists in North Suffolk and South Norfolk. ... Sitka Spruce growing in Kielder Forest Kielder Forest is a large forestry plantation in Northumberland. ... The inner harbour, Brixham, south Devon, at low tide Devon is a large county in South West England, bordering on Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. ... The Orkney Islands form one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and are a Lieutenancy Area. ... Hampstead Heath is a park in the north of London, covering 791 acres (3. ... The River Frome is a river in Dorset in the south of England. ... Binomial name Lutra lutra (Linnaeus, 1758) The European Otter, Lutra lutra, is a European member of the Mustelidae or weasel family, and is typical of freshwater otters. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Binomial name bobbi Linnaeus,, 1758 Common or Harbour Seals (Phoca vitulina) are true seals of the Northern Hemisphere. ... The Orkney Islands form one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and are a Lieutenancy Area. ... Binomial name Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Starling or European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. ... The Severn bridges crossing near the mouth of the River Severn The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is the longest British river, at 354 kilometres (219 miles) long; it rises at an altitude of 610 metres on Plynlimon near Llanidloes, in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, and it passes through...

DVD and Book

The BBC have released the book to accompany the series, and the BBC have also released a DVD of series one and two.


External links

  • BBC DVD page

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Bill Oddies How to Watch Wildlife is a practical beginners guide to enjoying the wildlife of Britain.
Written in Bills endearingly frank and witty style: this is an inspiring and refreshingly straightforward approach to watching wildlife.
Bill Oddie sets out to demystify wildlife watching: giving advice on basic equipment and field craft: as well as explaining how to make the most of your encounters with animals.
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