{"id":68153,"date":"2023-04-11T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T09:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=68153"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:38:12","slug":"wild-isles-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wild-isles-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir David Attenborough&#8217;s Wild Isles: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a one-stop shop on all things Wild Isles? Explore our handy guide, featuring all you need to know about Sir David Attenborough&#8217;s new series.<\/p>\n<p>The BBC show premiered on Sunday, March 12th, and will air a total of five episodes. Our guide will provide you with answers to your frequently asked questions and give you an overview of each episode, as well as suggestions for places to stay nearby!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find out all you need to know about Wild Isles below&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Skip ahead to:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#faqs\">Wild Isles FAQs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#about\">About the Show<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#episodes\">Episode Breakdown (updated every week!)<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#episode one\">Episode One: Our Precious Isles<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#episode two\">Episode Two: Woodland<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#episode three\">Episode Three: Grasslands<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#episode four\">Episode Four: Freshwater<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#episode five\">Episode Five: Ocean<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#bbc wild isles quiz\">BBC&#8217;s Wild Isles Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"faqs\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Wild Isles FAQs<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 32px;\">\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>Where can I watch Wild Isles?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">You can tune into Wild Isles every Sunday evening from 12th March at 7 pm on BBC One.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>Is Wild Isles on BBC iPlayer?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">It sure is, you can find it on iPlayer after the live programme has aired. Please be aware that the amount of time you may need to wait can be up to four times the length of the episode.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>Is this Sir David Attenborough\u2019s last series?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">Wild Isles is likely going to be Sir David\u2019s last series on location.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>How long is each episode?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">Expect each episode to be approximately 60 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; cursor: pointer;\"><strong>Is there a sixth episode of Wild Isles?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\">There isn&#8217;t a sixth episode, however, there is an extra episode, &#8220;Saving our Wild Isles&#8221; which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0fd45w7\/wild-isles-saving-our-wild-isles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"about\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>About Sir David Attenborough&#8217;s New Series<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChU2WB-K5J7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChU2WB-K5J7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Silverback Films (@silverback_films)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nOur wildlife-loving national treasure, Sir David Attenborough, has taken a break from filming off-the-beaten-track locations around the globe and has decided to shine the spotlight on the UK.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/silverbackfilms.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silverback Films<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSPB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwf.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WWF<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Open University<\/a> to shoot the show-stopping mini-series about our very own wild spaces, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-in-northern-ireland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Ireland<\/a>. The series will cover four key habitats: marine, freshwater, woodlands, and grasslands.<\/p>\n<p>You might be wondering <em>&#8220;Why<\/em> <em>Britain?<\/em>&#8220;. Well, you&#8217;ll be surprised at the sheer amount of glorious outdoor spaces this nation hosts. In fact, the UK houses around 224 National Nature Reserves, with a total area of 94,400 hectares! However, these wild spots are under threat, and that is what Wild Isles aims to highlight.<\/p>\n<p>You may be shocked to hear some of the issues our wild isles face. For example, in the series, Sir David states that the UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows.<\/p>\n<p>Sir David, along with his co-producers, has launched an initiative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveourwildisles.org.uk\/\">save our wild isles<\/a>, hoping to inspire viewers to take action and help save the UK&#8217;s habitats and species.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episodes\/p0f0t5dp\/wild-isles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Wild Isles on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"episodes\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Wild Isles Episode Breakdown<\/h2>\n<p>Shortly after each episode of Sir David Attenborough&#8217;s new series is broadcast on TV, you can discover the captivating UK locations explored right here. Get ready to uncover the species featured and find places to stay within reach of the enchanting spots mentioned.<br \/>\n<a name=\"episode one\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Episode One: Our Precious Isles<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-puffin-on-the-coast.jpg\" alt=\"a puffin on the coast\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first episode of Wild Isles featured a wealth of amazing landscapes, from the northern tips of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a> right down to the greenery of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cotswolds-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a>. Thrilling chases, night-time escapades, and more await in this episode.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Locations<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snow-topped-mountains-in-the-cairngorms.jpg\" alt=\"Snow-topped mountains in the cairngorms\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muckle Flugga, at the northern end of the Shetland <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-islands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Islands<\/a>, starts off the episode. A location boasting a variety of marine and bird life. The island&#8217;s name is derived from the Norse term, &#8220;large steep-sided island&#8221;. We were blown away by its rugged beauty!<\/li>\n<li>The snow-topped peaks of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cairngorms-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cairngorms<\/a> also made an appearance. They&#8217;re eye-catching yet frighteningly chilly, as Sir David points out that the temperature can drop to -27 degrees here.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/blenheim-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blenheim Palace<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/oxfordshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxfordshire<\/a> also makes an appearance in this episode, with the spotlight being shone on its Oak Tree. It&#8217;s the oldest oak tree in the UK at 1,046 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Another highlight of this Wild Isles episode was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/farne-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farne Islands<\/a>, where a wealth of bird life thrives on the coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Species Highlights<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kingfisher-perched-on-a-branch.jpg\" alt=\"kingfisher perched on a branch\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At the start of the episode, we were faced with majestic Orca killer whales! After taking in their beauty, we were mesmerised and slightly horrified watching them stalk and drown the adorable grey seals.<\/li>\n<li>When it came to sweet moments, we loved watching the foxes play with their young on the recently-mown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/gloucestershire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gloucestershire<\/a> wild meadows. However, this turned dark quickly when they began hunting mice!<\/li>\n<li>Another dramatic moment happened in the Hebrides when the Barnacle Geese were the victim of a high-speed chase by golden eagles, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/incredible-scottish-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incredible animal in Scotland<\/a>. It was majestic yet terrifying watching the birds try to out-fly each other.<\/li>\n<li>The vibrant kingfishers were astounding to watch during this episode, as they soared along chalk rivers at 30 mph.<\/li>\n<li>The charming puffins appeared towards the end of the episode, accompanied by wonderful, close-up footage of the birds wandering around and looking after their young. We also witnessed a greedy herring gull snatch the puffin&#8217;s prey off of them; very cheeky!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 id=\"highlight\">Nearby Accommodation Recommendations<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For the Scottish Islands: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Fort-William-Isle-of-Skye-The-Western-Isles-Bgh-aChnuic\/The-Lookout-1039409.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lookout (Ref. 1039409)<\/a> | Saasaig near Broadford | Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<li>For the Cairngorms: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Aberdeenshire-Angus-Dreggie\/The-Old-Laundry-20852.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Old Laundry (Ref. 20852)<\/a> | Grantown-on-Spey | Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Oxfordshire: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Northamptonshire-Coton-Fm\/The-Tunnel-at-Bridge-Lake-Farm-and-Fishery-1132709.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tunnel at Bridge Lake Farm and Fishery (Ref. 1132709)<\/a> | Chacombe | Sleep 2 in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<li>For the Hebrides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Fort-William-Isle-of-Skye-The-Western-Isles-Dunvegan\/Hebridean-View-1003743.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hebridean View (Ref. 1003743)<\/a> | Dunvegan | Sleeps 7 in 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Gloucestershire: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Maugersbury-Manor\/Stonewell-Cottage-1124758.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stonewell Cottage (Ref. 1124758)<\/a> | Stow-on-the-Wold | Sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0f0tcfq\/wild-isles-series-1-1-our-precious-isles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Episode One on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"episode two\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Episode Two: Woodland<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68319 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Red-squirrel-looking-at-the-camera.jpg\" alt=\"Red squirrel looking at the camera\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second episode of Wild Isles showcased the amazing forests we have right here in the UK, from the northern pines to the rainforests dotted along the western coastline. We saw a range of spectacular habitats; Sir David outlined just how rare these sites are becoming as the UK is now the least-forested country in Europe.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Locations<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/oak-swing-in-the-forest-of-dean.jpg\" alt=\"oak swing in the forest of dean\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/forest-of-dean-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest of Dean<\/a> appeared towards the beginning of the episode and we got to appreciate a beautiful time lapse of the spring flowers appearing through the snow. A sweet robin was also caught on film here, trying to get to the earth worms through the frozen ground.<\/li>\n<li>We were also taken to the pretty Knepp Estate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-in-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sussex<\/a>, home to the UK&#8217;s only wood pasture. Be sure to explore it for yourself by checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/knepp.co.uk\/rewilding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rewilding project<\/a> or going on a <a href=\"https:\/\/knepp.co.uk\/safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safari<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The rainforest conditions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-in-dartmoor-national-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmoor National Park<\/a>&#8216;s ancient forests were a wonderful sight this episode. They&#8217;re home to the ash black slug; did you know this species is exclusive to Dartmoor? If you want to experience these insects and more up close, we recommend visiting the park&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/wistmans-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wistman&#8217;s Wood<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Toward&#8217;s the end of the episode, we got to see panoramic shots of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bodmin-moor-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bodmin Moor<\/a> tree plantation. Despite the plantation&#8217;s small size, millions of birds roost here each year!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Species Highlights<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/starling-murmuration-at-dusk.jpg\" alt=\"starling murmuration at dusk\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Along with the robins in the Forest of Dean, we also got to witness a wild boar roaming through the blanket of snow on the forest floor. Did you know that wild boars were near extinction in the 17th century? Luckily, their numbers are on the rise now.<\/li>\n<li>The eye-catching purple emperor butterfly was a welcome sight this episode. We saw a male butterfly fight intruders off its territory, including birds, and two male butterflies at the same time!<\/li>\n<li>The red squirrels stole the show this episode &#8211; one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/16-unusual-animals-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rarest animals in the UK<\/a>. We saw a male squirrel leap and soar through the trees to a fitting spy tune. Is this nature&#8217;s answer to James Bond?<\/li>\n<li>Towards the end of Wild Isles episode two, we were amazed by the starling murmuration in Bodmin Moor. The footage of the flocks flying through the sky as they escaped the clutches of a peregrine were a sight to behold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 id=\"highlight\">Nearby Accommodation Recommendations<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For the Forest of Dean: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Mill-Hill\/Pippins-966511.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pippins (Ref. 966511)<\/a> | Bream | Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Dartmoor National Park: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Devon-Cator-Court\/Pond-Cottage-1053181.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pond Cottage (Ref: 1053181)<\/a> | Lower Cator near Widecombe-In-The-Moor | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Bodmin Moor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cornwall-Higher-Stanbear\/Cheesewring-Cottage-1129446.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesewring Cottage (Ref. 1129446)<\/a> | Minions near Upton Cross | Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<li>For Sussex: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Hampshire-Vinnetrow-Fm\/The-Goodwood-Annex-1121039.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Goodwood Annex (Ref. 1121039)<\/a> | Chichester | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0f21jy9\/wild-isles-series-1-2-woodland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Episode Two on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"episode three\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Episode Three: Grasslands<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wild-horse-herd.jpg\" alt=\"wild horse herd\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grasslands currently cover 40% of the globe&#8217;s land, and just 1% of these are species-rich! During the third episode of Wild Isles, Sir David explores the 1%, and this included amazing shots, such as the colourful machair grasslands in the north and southern meadows at night.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Locations<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68480 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/killarney-national-park-co-kerry.jpg\" alt=\"killarney national park co kerry\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The beginning of the episode took place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/suffolk-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suffolk<\/a>, where we saw the boxing hares. The Suffolk grasslands are not only home to the rambunctious hares but are home to a wealth of species, including 20 types of butterfly!<\/li>\n<li>We were transported to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cambridgeshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambridgeshire<\/a>, where several stunning grassland shots filled our small screens. There are some amazing nature reserves you can wander through here, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifebcn.org\/nature-reserves\/fulbourn-fen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fulbourne Fen<\/a>, an ancient space, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifebcn.org\/nature-reserves\/beechwoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beechwoods<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dorset-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset<\/a> made an appearance in this Wild Isles episode. Some highlights of the location include the giant rabbit warren, mason bees making homes on the outskirts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dorchester-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorchester<\/a>, and the Cerne Abbas Giant.<\/li>\n<li>As we neared the end of episode three, we were wowed by the unspoilt beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/killarney-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Killarney National Park<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/county-kerry-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Kerry<\/a>. The landscape here is slowly being returned to a wilderness state. We loved watching the dramatic red deer stag battle take place here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Species Highlights<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/two-male-black-grouses.jpg\" alt=\"two male black grouses\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We met a group of hares at the start of this Wild Isles episode. One of the fastest mammals in Britain, hares can run at speeds of 45 mph and we certainly witnessed this as they boxed and chased each other!<\/li>\n<li>The scenes of the wild horses were spectacular in this episode. We saw a herd of gorgeous horses roam the lands, a newborn foal, and a stallion fight.<\/li>\n<li>Among episode three&#8217;s species were Britain&#8217;s rarest bird, the black grouse. We heard a male black grouse attract females to his lek with his song, then fight another male in an intense showdown.<\/li>\n<li>Two hen harriers soared across the screen towards the end of the episode. This scene showcased the male hen harrier&#8217;s sky dance; an incredibly rare sight these days due to the species&#8217; dwindling numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 id=\"highlight\">Nearby Accommodation Recommendations<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For Suffolk: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Suffolk-Thorpeness\/3-Tinkers-End-1120529.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Tinkers End (Ref. 1120529)<\/a> | Thorpeness | Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Killarney National Park: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/County-Cork-Killarney\/Fernwood-23404.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernwood (Ref. 23404)<\/a> | Killarney | Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Dorset: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/DorsetSomerset-Castletown\/Bears-Apartment-1119638.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bear&#8217;s Apartment (Ref. 1119638)<\/a> | Castletown | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Cambridgeshire: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cambridgeshire-Foxton\/Beaumonts-Cottage-984689.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaumont&#8217;s Cottage (Ref. 984698)<\/a> | Foxton | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0f21gyt\/wild-isles-series-1-3-grasslands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Episode Three on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"episode four\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Episode Four: Freshwater<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/peregrine-falcon-in-flight.jpg\" alt=\"peregrine falcon in flight\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This episode of Wild Isles takes us to the UK&#8217;s freshwater spots! A crucial part of supporting all sorts of wildlife, freshwater has been dubbed as the globe&#8217;s &#8220;lifeblood&#8221;. We saw freshwater in its many forms in episode four, from caves to wetlands.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Locations<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reed-bed-rspb-fowlmere.jpg\" alt=\"reed bed, rspb fowlmere\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right at the start of the episode we saw a tranquil reed bed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/somerset-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a>. Here, we witnessed colourful dragonflies taking flight at dawn!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The North Yorkshire Moors<\/a> made a fleeting appearance this episode. This part of the UK houses a wealth of caves which bats have made their home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cardiff-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiff<\/a> was also used as a location for this Wild Isles episode. We saw a pair of great crested grebes dance together in a reed bed, alongside a great crested grebe family take care of their young.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/norfolk-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norfolk<\/a> estuary appeared at the end of the episode, where thousands of birds migrate and feed before the tide comes in to drive them away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Species Highlights<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-beaver-swimming.jpg\" alt=\"a beaver swimming\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A highlight of episode four must be the charming beavers. Sir David stated that beavers were made extinct in the UK nearly 400 years ago, however, they have been reintroduced in Scotland and are thriving in lochs.<\/li>\n<li>The bats were mesmerising in episode four. We watched as they soared through the nighttime skies as they hunted pray in the glistening lakes.<\/li>\n<li>A fascinating part of this episode were the toads! Not only did we see a toad wrestling match, but we were shown the threats toads have to face, including cars.<\/li>\n<li>Episode four came to a dramatic end as a peregrine falcon hunted birds of prey by the ocean. The male dived through the sky at nearly 200 mph &#8211; wow!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 id=\"highlight\">Nearby Accommodation Recommendations<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For Somerset: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Devon-Cleeve-Abbey\/Riverside-Lodge-1131015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverside Lodge\u00a0(Ref. 1131015)<\/a> | Washford | Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For North Yorkshire Moors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-Castleton\/Bee-Garth-915326.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bee Garth (Ref. 915326)<\/a> | Castleton near Danby | Sleeps 2 in 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Cardiff: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Somerset-Tymawr-Fm\/The-Old-Well-Bungalow-Ty-Mawr-Farm-1011910.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Old Well Bungalow &#8211; Ty Mawr Farm (Ref. 1011910)<\/a> | Cardiff | Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<li>For Norfolk: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Norfolk-Bacton-Green\/Dorchester-1167272.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorchester (Ref. 1167272)<\/a> | Broomholm near Mundesley | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0f21hnt\/wild-isles-series-1-4-freshwater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Episode Four on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"episode five\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Episode Five: Ocean<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/a-happy-seal.jpg\" alt=\"a happy seal\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fifth episode of Wild Isles takes us to the UK and Ireland&#8217;s oceans. These are some of the richest seas in Europe, and they envelope our 22,000-mile-long coastline. Whilst we saw some amazing aquatic imagery in this episode, Sir David placed a larger emphasis how humans effect our ocean wildlife.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Locations<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Skomer-Island-off-Pembrokeshire-coast.jpg\" alt=\"Skomer Island, off Pembrokeshire coast\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cornwall-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a>, one of the most beautiful locations in the UK for seaside breaks, made an appearance in this episode! We were taken to the stunning Isles of Scilly, which are home to much of the UK&#8217;s seagrass.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-west-coast-of-ireland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Coast of Ireland<\/a> was shown at the beginning of episode five. The crew captured stormy scenes here, with the waves crashing against the Irish cliffs.<\/li>\n<li>Whilst we didn&#8217;t get to see the county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/devon-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon<\/a> itself, we were shown its surrounded seas where Cuttlefish have found their home.<\/li>\n<li>At the very end of the episode, Sir David took a trip to Skomer Island, which if just off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/coastal-cottages-pembrokeshire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pembrokeshire Coast<\/a>, to see gannets up close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Species Highlights<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/an-otter-looking-at-the-camera.jpg\" alt=\"an otter looking at the camera\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right at the start of the episode, we were wowed by the 13,000 seals adorning an estuary in Norfolk! Adorable seal pups, rolling seals and fights were just a handful of this species&#8217; highlights.<\/li>\n<li>Under the sea, we were shown spiny seahorses &#8211; just one of two species inhabiting our waters. Two seahorses courted each other amidst the privacy of the Isle of Scilly&#8217;s seagrass.<\/li>\n<li>The otters stole the show this episode! The lovable species were shown swimming around in the depths of the sea, playfighting amongst the seaweed and munching on fish. Did you know that otters can hold their breath for up to 90 seconds? We certainly didn&#8217;t!<\/li>\n<li>One of the last scenes of Wild Isles episode five was the flock of gannets diving through the air, hunting mackerel and herring. After their feed, 350,000 of the seabirds head to Skomer Island. When night fell, Sir David treated us to a first-hand view of the gannet chicks leaving their burrows. They are certainly amongst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/5-unusual-animals-you-can-find-in-wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales&#8217; rare animals<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 32px 32px 32px 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 id=\"highlight\">Nearby Accommodation Recommendations<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68177 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/House-icon-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For Cornwall: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cornwall-Penzance\/Cornerstone-1115962.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornerstone (Ref. 1115962)<\/a> | Penzance | Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>For Devon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Devon-Beckaford-Fm\/Beckaford-View-1127691.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beckaford View (Ref. 1127691)<\/a> | Manaton near Islington | Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<li>For Pembrokeshire Coast: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/South-Wales-Pembrokeshire-GoodwickWdig\/Post-Office-Cottage-1099189.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post Office Cottage (Ref. 1099189)<\/a> | Trefasser | Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0f21klc\/wild-isles-series-1-5-ocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 500px;\">Watch Episode Five on BBC iPlayer<\/button><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"bbc wild isles quiz\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Have a go at BBC&#8217;s Wild Isles Quiz<\/h2>\n<p>Test your knowledge of our wild isles and see if you can figure out which golden eagle scene is in the UK!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@MS4wLjABAAAADf-JNH7kuuaPIp4quqBpGnf-Z3pnfJmnPdiESrU-sdtzkxrYFVlyVGznoh_Y8Jc4\/video\/7207861854293511426\" data-video-id=\"7207861854293511426\">\n<section><a title=\"@BBC iPlayer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@MS4wLjABAAAADf-JNH7kuuaPIp4quqBpGnf-Z3pnfJmnPdiESrU-sdtzkxrYFVlyVGznoh_Y8Jc4?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@BBC iPlayer<\/a>It&#8217;s not far, it&#8217;s home<a title=\"\u266c Promoted Music - BBC iPlayer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Promoted-Music-7207861841337289474?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Promoted Music &#8211; BBC iPlayer<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ready to take on the UK&#8217;s wild isles yourself? Explore the series&#8217; amazing locations from your very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/self-catering-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK holiday cottage<\/a>. Alternatively, uncover even more special UK species by exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/16-unusual-animals-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide to rare and unusual animals<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><small>Image Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bragithor\/4840861953\/in\/photolist-8nLFB8-86hCSj-86hCyC-Y9WN9R-6NeQUb-2jpbUsF-2nowcBv-2d3nfz9-cg5iKy-cg5dZy-2d7Kz8H-2d3nfSy-2d3nfKE-2d7KyzD-2ki7MWr-2amjtjN-2d7Kyog-6UFJcR-Y9WSdn-9xcc2x-6UKMbu-8YofiX-2d7KyMT-2d7KyWR-2d3nfq1-86egXF-cnjvyJ-6UKMhN-cUomw9-6ULepo-6UKMnS-6UKMyh-6ULeUj-Y9WQov-DhftfB-cvTSKs-cf6WUJ-cf6WS1-2EZvnB-4WgSJu-cg5hU7-cg5j8W-Jr2vau-26majbc-2nQLTaZ-6UFHDn-6UG9KF-6UKNwY-6UKMto-qAsZkP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bragi Thor<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wwarby\/5908151580\/in\/photolist-a15PCq-g5c7B-a15NBG-6k8YEp-a15Pbs-qUNYf2-wqpuTU-8HA1hm-bUrma7-6Luspk-bUrmNQ-bUrf4f-bUrrMQ-bUrndf-bUrp7d-bUrtmJ-bUr8zW-bUrrnJ-rbHW3u-bUrsUW-bUrmtN-bUrxRL-bbVkd6-X4zTq-cfeHdC-ecHU14-ecPtY1-W6hazn-9UAQ8J-4Y9yuF-7TCFek-JdJJ-tMxsZ3-6k94QX-9Uwv6X-wPfASi-at9yyK-9UxC62-9UwSL6-VbhMgW-2gLRAXS-aoEpeh-9UwXta-atcBEm-9UwBwe-puvn63-9UkpFc-at9Bak-9UA2JJ-asYifw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William Warby<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/25553993@N02\/16302223466\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kev Chapman<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hedera_baltica\/17026401359\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hedera.baltica<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/algy_3289\/50221051023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Algy O&#8217;Connell<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/arripay\/31668610223\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanya Hart<\/a> &#8211; 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<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/amylloyd\/25128732904\/in\/photolist-EhxjPA-2g35CrS-5Q7MQi-DGBYek-Rcnwic-2nfKah2-ELrQ13-FXRzyj-pKD5yG-4gtuMV-J3YCz7-4W7FJ2-sPpDzb-jQCMgT-aSwtRk-2hJHa2s-7pFpRY-2mBrE1u-CN9Zbc-6HpuNx-RyMhf8-2cwibCc-2mCU62r-4gtx5Z-4gxyuj-HmFV4p-oBNUBb-8QGCpK-7jPt8N-ThXGfA-ThWYao-TFxj92-q2GgzE-9oE5Yf-KdbJKa-2jy2Dka-5cHe1-6YA3YB-9pj6vp-6YE5yq-6HtxiU-6YE5tG-6HpthM-7AqKaU-73Pk4b-MRqaYS-2o8MEas-LtDiZw-2iYzSwT-5VyKSx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mrs Airwolfhound<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usfws_alaska\/51101387209\/in\/photolist-2kRDY5a-2mfDyy1-2j6z1JP-2j6z1Qf-axccTB-QzBNJb-2hd5pdn-oS1mLa-vwiAGs-vwqKaB-PwjgS-qxCyYZ-rupZG4-KhWNmj-9isVBu-8hAraL-ownbXr-faxshs-tHAehd-7Ey7tG-oxYDeZ-ouRhPy-xrshia-w9ZMHq-2dKeknA-2nyvBNr-2dKejgC-2b4bGKf-wNS7Bj-2dPL1pt-sGJstc-ow8mTt-oeY3BA-otWmG1-otbtv9-xJokBc-ouhhEy-8hxaJ8-WH2WMQ-k9y9p-2j77pES-ouHAMb-2j73nhp-xMkGRH-xfsqLz-xsRTzU-tmYYZJ-2nZrE5a-xe16nd-tiPmLq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Pearsall\/USFWS<\/a> &#8211; 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