Rivers
Ellie Harrison visits two very different rivers - the Tyne in Newcastle and a chalk stream in Dorset - to find out how their wildlife is faring in this changing habitat.
Ellie Harrison visits two very different rivers - the Tyne in Newcastle city centre and a chalk stream in rural Dorset - to find out how their wildlife is faring in this constantly changing habitat. She discovers an unusual arrival - a seabird nesting five miles from the sea on Tyne Bridge - and goes 'wild swimming' to recapture memories of her childhood.
Gordon Buchanan finds out how we are giving river salmon a helping hand; Philippa Forrester goes in search of our most iconic and beautiful river bird, the kingfisher; and Miranda Krestovnikoff discovers how, at the 11th hour, we may be able to save the native white-clawed crayfish. Finally, Ellie goes in search of the elusive otter - will she see one?
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Kingfishers in danger
Duration: 02:11
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ellie Harrison |
| Presenter | Gordon Buchanan |
| Presenter | Philippa Forrester |
| Presenter | Miranda Krestovnikoff |
| Executive Producer | Bridget Boseley |
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