DVDs
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Last of the Scottish Wildcats
Far back in the history of Scotland clans formed together under the image of the wildcat and fought wars for the independence of the land. Today less than 400 Scottish wildcats remain in the wild and the extinction of
Britain's last large mammal predator could come within the next decade.
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£14.99 including UK p&p (Click bottom button to donate)
See also Wildcat Haven, by Mike Tomkies |
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Red Squirrels ~ Spirits of the Wood
Starting in spring when a female red squirrel visits a village garden, later to be joined by a male, we follow their adventures over the course of a year. You will see how the red squirrel population has
dramatically declined since Beatrix Potter wrote her story “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” in 1903. The American grey squirrel having taken over, outnumbering our native squirrel
66-1, leaving the red squirrel with a fight for survival as an endangered species a century later.
£14.99 including UK p&p (Click bottom button to donate) |
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Osprey ~ Spirit of the Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake is the beautiful setting for the return of one of natures most spectacular birds of prey, the Osprey. Persecuted by man in the past, it is over 170 years since these rare birds bred in the Lake
District. The DVD follows the fortunes of a magnificent male osprey, and his two successive mates who have produced 19 chicks up to 2009.
You will see courtship behaviour, including the male's spectacular aerial displays, equally spectacular fishing dives, aerial duals with rival
bird of prey, the buzzard, and collecting nest materials.
£14.99 including UK p&p |
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Badger Watching with Gareth Morgan, the Mid Wales Badger Man
He’s on first name terms with them and sits with them by two large oak trees. They know his voice and his scent – he’s almost family. Gareth describes the action as it unfolds around him, watching
them eat, scent, gather bedding, groom and play.
Filmed early evening in good light by a broadcast crew, it’s an intimate portrayal of family life, with wonderful close-ups of the badgers.
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£11.99 including UK p&p |
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Cornwall ~ The Wild Peninsula
Most visitors to Cornwall spend their time visiting the fantastic beaches and tourist attractions, but the locals
know of another Cornwall - the one where an incredible amount of wildlife lives right on the doorstep. This film is a celebration of those wild treasures.
There are also three ten minute wildlife films included as extras - 'The Monarch of the New Forest', 'The Grey Seals of Donna Nook' and 'Golitha - Oasis of the Moor'.
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£11.99 including UK p&p |
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Wild Watch in Powys ~ Gwylio Bywyd Gwyllt Powys
Join Iolo Williams as he gets up close to birds, mammals, insects, rare plants and even dinosaurs on a journey of discovery through Powys.
Meandering through wonderful unspoilt countryside, Iolo meets other experts to find the county’s wildlife in their natural habitats - from dippers to dragonflies, bluebells to butterflies and otters to red kites.
Beautifully filmed, including aerial footage over woodlands, nature reserves, rivers and reservoirs, Wild Watch in Powys is a must for anyone who loves wildlife!
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Contains two versions, one in English, one in Welsh — 37 minutes
Yn cynnwys dau fersiwn, un yn Gymraeg, un yn Saesneg - 37 munud
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Elan Valley - 100 Years of Water & Wildlife
A 45 minute film which celebrates the centenary of the dams and reservoirs of the Elan Valley.
Wildlife expert Iolo Williams guides you through the amazing diversity of animals, birds and plants to be found in the area. He also ventures inside a dam, discovering how and why the dams were built in the first place.
The film includes unique aerial footage of the landscapes and birds in flight (including buzzards and the rare red kite).
Visitors are taken on a bird watching safari and school children examine pond life, guided by the Elan Valley Ranger Service.
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£9.99 including UK p&p |
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Brecon Beacons National Park
Introduced by Ben Fogle and presented by Iolo Williams, the hour-long film is a must for anyone interested in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
It's a fantastic journey through the seasons in all weathers. See the amazing view from Pen y Fan in sunshine and as a winter wonderland!
See stunning close ups of wildlife like the Red Kite, take to the waters on Llangorse Lake and discover the Park's geology and remarkable cave systems. Enjoy Brecon Jazz Festival in full swing, take a ride on the mountain
railway and catch some contemporary dance at Brecon's impressive Theatr Brycheiniog.
With wonderful aerial shots of the Park's spectacular landscapes, including mountains, lakes, castles and hill forts, filmed from hang gliders, on horseback and alongside people abseiling and canoeing!
50 Years of Memories (26mins)
To compliment the main film, there’s an additional programme celebrating
50 years of the National Park, with personal recollections of memories, stories and hopes for the future of the Park.
Both films have optional Welsh and English subtitles.
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£11.99 including UK p&p |
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See also our Interactive Nature DVD-ROMs & CD-ROMs page
Visit our Nature & Wildlife Books page for great books on Mushrooms, Wild Food,
Wildlife Gardening, Bat Detecting, as well as books by Mike Tomkies,
Jim Crumley, Seton Gordon,
Bridget & Don MacCaskill, and others.
Visit our Children's Books page for Nature Detectives books, as well as
the Grabbit & Skoot and Jack the Station Cat books.
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Welsh Waterfalls Video by Andrew Goode
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Wildlife & Countryside Services, for all your wildlife and nature related requirements
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