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A Highland Haven

Natural World 2009-2010
Episode 6 of 14

Documentary revealing the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, seen by film-maker Fergus Beeley. Featuring rare black-throated divers and white-tailed sea eagles.

This stunningly beautiful film reveals the unique wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, seen through the eyes of film-maker Fergus Beeley.

Based for a year at Loch Maree and the surrounding hills in Scotland's far north west, Beeley presents his personal view of the shy animals whose lives are ruled by the rains. He follows the fortunes of rare black-throated divers and white-tailed sea eagles, which both breed there, while capturing the red deer and salmon whose lives also revolve around the loch.

With an evocative score provided by local musician Phil Cunningham, this enchanting film captures the magic of a very special place.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Sep 2022 09:00
BBC Two

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Red deer

Red deer
Roaring red deer stags provide the autumn soundtrack of the Highland glens. The red deer is the largest of the UK's resident species of deer.

Wildlife Finder: see and hear footage of red deer ruts

White-tailed sea eagle

White-tailed sea eagle

Standing at 1m tall with a 2m wingspan the white-tailed sea eagle is a majestic presence in the lochs of the highlands. However, even these masters of the air have to learn how to fly at some point.


Wildlife Finder: watch a young white-tailed sea eagle on its first flight

Black-throated diver

Black-throated diver

It's not easy for young black-throated divers to learn how to fly. Taking off can be very tricky due to their short wingspan, and landing in water can be a very bumpy experience.


Wildlife Finder: watch black-throated divers learning to fly

Damselflies and dragonflies

Damselflies and dragonflies
Dragonflies thrive in Loch Marie owing to the abundance of midges and the rain.

Wildlife Finder: watch some wonderful footage of dragonflies

Credits

Narrator Fergus Beeley
Producer Fergus Beeley
Series Editor Tim Martin

Broadcasts

  • Thu 3 Dec 2009 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 3 Dec 2009 22:30
    BBC HD
  • Wed 16 Dec 2009 01:25
    BBC One
  • Sun 21 Feb 2010 17:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & England only
  • Wed 14 Apr 2010 19:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sat 16 Oct 2010 21:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 17 Oct 2010 01:20
    BBC HD
  • Thu 27 Dec 2012 18:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 9 Mar 2013 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 10 May 2014 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 11 May 2014 02:40
    BBC Four
  • Tue 13 May 2014 23:45
    BBC Four
  • Thu 7 Apr 2016 00:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 11 Mar 2017 10:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 27 Oct 2018 10:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 20 Jan 2019 16:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 2 May 2020 11:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 11 Jan 2022 16:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wed 18 May 2022 22:15
    BBC Four
  • Fri 16 Sep 2022 09:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

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