Ray Mears on TV

Nearly missed this,just before Autumn Watch,but on STV(Scottish ITV),Ray Mears doing a wildlife program,rather than his usual survival stuff.Filmed not far from me,must try to get up there next spring as I've still not seen a male Capercaillie.

Missed it TB. Is it a series ?, if so I can Sky+ it.

WS

Thanks for posting this TB. I watchd it too yesterday, caught it by accident so not enugh time to post it on the forum. I really like his programmes and it was a good one, I was wondering if it was near to you last night.

It's a series of 10 WS so 9 more to go on ITV1 at 8pm on a Friday.

littlewid-x-

Thanks for that extra bit Doogs, I will look out for it on Eden. Ray mears has a presenting style that makes you just want to see more.

You are right, the red squirrels were just adorable weren't they, they were shown in such a lovely setting last night as well and it's good to know that they were getting the protection they needed.

littlewid-x-

Tb, I missed this too, but must admit I always assumed anything with Ray in it was always survival, so probably would not have watched it anyway. I wont be making that mistake again!

SM

STV.com often show replays,don't know if this one is on,Caledonian Pine forest,quite layed back and easy watching.

Somehow,this program feels very short,stopping for the adverts doesn't help either.

I have'nt watched yesterdays yet, but it's only a 1/2 Hr programe on ITV, so when you take the adverst out, as TB says it's only going to be a short one
WS

Tonights program included Fallow Deer rutting,now these are easier to find in southern England and their rutt is several weeks before Reds normally.This may account,along with the record warm October,why our Reds aren't rutting properly.

Watched last night's programme having not seen any previous ones and enjoyed it. Loved seeing the deer.

Lai Pai

Saw this last night, I love the programme. Loving the Badgers from last night and also the peregrin Falcon with her chicks. She was the one they ringed on Chichester cathedral, I think I mentioned them last year when we were watching another Peregrin cam and I forgot to check the cathedral cam this year. Anyway her 3 chicks were beautiful and they are all now ringed.
I loved the way he did a bit of survival stuff in the lighting of the fire in the woods......good old Ray

littlewid-x-

Still trying to catch up on Ray Mears, but do have it recorded
WS

This program is being destroyed by the adverts on ITV,shame as it is informative and quite well shot.

Quite agree with you TB, have'nt watched the last two yet, but what I've been doing is recording them, and watching two together, fast forwarding through all the adverts

WS

Shame this is only on for half an hour but last nights was another lovely one, I wished it was on for longer. You'll love it when you watch it WS so wont say anything about it now.
littlewid-x-

Missed it, but agree with you TB about the ads, far to many, we Sky+ all channels with ads and fast forward through them!

Lai Pai

Again, apart from the ads last nights programme didn't disappoint. It will be a real shame when this series ends, it has been brilliant. Hope you remembered to sky+ this as well last night WS.

littlewid-x-

Missed it with working at the Pub , but I do have it Sky+ at home so I will have to catch up when I get back
WS

I thought the Norfolk one was very good last week,made my mind up to have another holiday down that way next year.I've got a very old photograph of a Swallowtail butterfly somewhere,a nice one with my new camera is up at the top of my list.

I agree TB, the Norfolk programme was really good and reminded me of my holidays there as a child.
Would love to see your old photograph of the Swallowtailed butterfly and fingers crossed you get one with your new camera.

littlewid-x-

Tonights program was superb in the Cairngorms,barely an hour from me,just a pity his seasons were out,it was springtime in the program.
He struggled to find a Ptarmigan too,our trip last weekend up to the Lecht produced Red Grouse and White Hares,but still no White birds.Snow Buntings are in the area,not seen any yet this winter.Hopefully if there's no more snow,we'll be on the mountains again with the camera.

MIssed it I keep forgetting its not on ITV Wales, have to switch to the English Channel. Hopefully it will repeat on the Wales Channel sometime. It will be great if you get some photos of White Rabbits, Snow Buntings, and I know you really want to get one of the Ptarmigan in winter plumage
WS

missed it too

Lai Pai