Winterwatch S21E04 · Finding Food

Overview

In winter, finding a meal can be a life-threatening challenge for many creatures. Iolo Williams investigates how wildlife avoids starvation when sustenance is scarce by looking back at some of the best seasonal stories from Autumnwatch and Winterwatch. In north Wales, many wading birds are drawn to the abundance of food on the shorelines of the Menai Straits. Among them, the aptly named turnstone finds food that others can’t reach by lifting heavy rocks with its strong neck and beak, rummaging through the pebbles in search of tasty invertebrates. Many of us put out food for wildlife in our gardens, but photographer Richard Bowler managed to attract a real rarity - a highly elusive polecat. Using cameras that trigger automatically, and some irresistible snacks, he captured some amazing images of one individual that is a real character.

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1. 1 1. Taking Refuge2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams explores how animals seek refuge in winter by looking back at stories from Winterwatch and Autumnwatch. He begins in an old mine near Machynlleth, where he discovers
2. 2 2. Adaptation2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams explores the various strategies that animals use to survive harsh winters, including the incredible adaptations that mean ducks' feet don’t freeze and pond creatures
3. 3 3. Intelligence2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams showcases animals that use intelligence to survive the challenges of winter. He begins on Anglesey, where he joins raven expert Nigel Brown to investigate these high
4. 4 4. Finding Food2025-02-18 · 29mIn winter, finding a meal can be a life-threatening challenge for many creatures. Iolo Williams investigates how wildlife avoids starvation when sustenance is scarce by looking bac
5. 5 5. Next Generation2025-02-18 · 29mWhile many species are simply trying to stay alive at this challenging time of year, others are focusing on the next generation. Iolo Williams looks back at some of the best season
6. 6 6. Hidden Treasures2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams tracks down some of Wales’s most elusive creatures and sheds light on how some of them remain undetected. He begins by revealing the array of tiny creatures that tak