Episode Overview
In this episode, Winterwatch explores the remarkable strategies animals employ to endure the harsh winter season. Chris Packham broadcasts live from the New Forest, searching for Dartford warblers while providing updates from the weekend’s live cameras. Iolo Williams investigates the resilience of water shrews and their remarkable winter survival skills. Gillian Burke visits a sewage treatment facility near RSPB Old Moor, encountering the unique wildlife that thrives there, while Michaela Strachan seeks out whooper swans at Tentsmuir in Fife. Tonight, Megan McCubbin kicks off a four-part series highlighting underappreciated species, beginning with rats to reshape their reputation. Additionally, Birdgirl Mya Rose Craig explores the Somerset Levels in pursuit of the elusive Penduline tit, hoping to guide Iolo to their location.