Science and Nature

Autumnwatch New England

In this live production, travel to the colorful landscapes of New England, meet a cast of unforgettable wildlife characters, and experience some of the best autumn has to offer, including leaf gazing, pumpkin carving and cranberry harvesting.

Episode 3

56m 29s

Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.

Episodes

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 56m 29s

    Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 56m 31s

    Swirl into the world of maple syrup with Vivian Howard. Take a trip to Maine’s Fryeburg Fair, discover the magic of caterpillars and learn more about the birds soaring across New England skies each fall.

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 56m 30s

    Grab a seat at the campfire with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham for a live adventure into the culture and wildlife that make fall in New England special. Peek at leaf-changing science, catch backyard drama and see wildlife at night with Bob Poole.

Extras + Features

  • Hawk Migration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hawk Migration

    4m 55s

    Wildlife photographer Bob Poole films something he’s never seen before.

  • Great White Sharks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Great White Sharks

    4m 19s

    The Cape Cod coast is a perfect location for Great White Sharks to have a fall feast.

  • Turkey Troubles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Turkey Troubles

    3m 32s

    Wild turkeys descend on urban areas becoming a nuisance to neighbors.

  • Night Garden Drama: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Night Garden Drama

    3m 28s

    When night falls in the garden, a new cast of characters emerge.

  • Fryeburg Fair: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fryeburg Fair

    1m 29s

    Celebrate the fall at a traditional New England agricultural fair.

  • Caterpillars: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Caterpillars

    2m

    Get an up close look at how caterpillars feast on New England's foliage in preparation for winter.

  • Maple Syrup Tapping: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maple Syrup Tapping

    2m 32s

    From tapping the treat to breakfast table, explore the science behind making maple syrup.

  • Leaf Peeping in New England: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Leaf Peeping in New England

    5m 6s

    Join hosts Samantha Brown and Chris Packham as they travel throughout New England enjoying the fall foliage.

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    30s

    In this live production, travel to the colorful landscapes of New England, meet a cast of unforgettable wildlife characters, and experience some of the best autumn has to offer, including leaf gazing, pumpkin carving and cranberry harvesting.

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