Waterlands

Eels and Estuaries

Where does a river become sea? And where do eels live? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Severn estuary – one of the most dynamic estuarine sy

Rivers and Birds

Amid all the wonderful wildlife that is attracted to rivers, birds are some of the most spectacular. In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin hears stories of birdin

Weeds, Reeds and Healthy Streams

Have you ever wondered whether you could look at the plants and animals in a river and tell how healthy it is? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin invites us on

River Rambling

There is little more grounding than walking along a river. Scientists have shown that spending time near bodies of water, particularly while exercising, can boost your ov

Rivers and People: A dance across time and space

We are all drawn to the beauty and power of rivers, but have you ever wondered how they have changed us? Or how we have changed them? In this episode, Megan McCubbin take

Bouncing Bogs: At the source of a river

Have you ever stood beside a river and imagined where it all begins? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Flow Country in Scotland, home to the w

Introducing Series 3....Rivers

Waterlands is back for a third series. Hosted by Megan McCubbin, zoologist, conservationist and Springwatch presenter, join her as she takes you on a journey exploring th

What Lurks Beneath...A Halloween Special

Have you ever peered into the blackness of a pond at night and wondered what lurks beneath? Come with us and find out in this special, spooky, episode! From creatures wit

Puddles of wonder

When is a pond not a pond? Well, when it’s a puddle! When you think of a puddle, children jumping around in their wellies may be one of the first things that come to mind

Watching (and waiting) for Watervoles

They’re one of our most precious but sadly most threatened species in the UK. So, how can ponds help sustain this wonderful species and why do we need to help them thrive

Ripple effects: people and ponds

Water has a way of calming us “it just does something to us” says Nadeem Perera...but it can also bring us together.  In this episode Megan McCubbin explores the abundant

Ponds and potatoes

In years gone by a walk through farmland wouldn’t be complete without passing a pond or two. But sadly they’re increasingly rare on farms, but why? In this episode we hea

The remarkable garden pond

When you think of ponds, do you think of the dizzying array of creatures that live within them? More than tadpoles and dragonflies, the humble pond is vital to entire eco

Series 2 'Pondlife' with Megan McCubbin ...Coming soon!

Join zoologist and wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin for a brand new series of Waterlands as she explores the wonders of the seemingly humble pond, home to a dizzying arr

A watery future

For our final episode, we’re peering into the depths of some mysterious local ponds with a hydrophone, discovering how the ghosts of wetlands past can lead us towards a m

Fighting water with water (Flooding)

The ebb and flow of the waters that cover our lands is one of nature's well-known phenomenons, defining our yearly cycles and driving life on earth. But these cycles are

Mangroves, Marshes and the Climate Emergency

Around the world, we're witnessing the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change and global warming. Floods, landslides, tsunamis, storms, heatwaves and droughts are

The Mermaid and the quest for cleaner water

We meet ‘the mermaid swimmer’, Lindsey Cole, at Conham River Park in Bristol. While travelling the River Avon to raise awareness of plastic pollution, she ran afoul – lit

Feeling Blue

Why is it that being close to water makes us feel so much better? We travel to the water’s edge to understand more, meeting people whose lives have been profoundly change

Water on Our Doorstep

Humans are now officially an urban species, with over half of us living in cities. But how are urban centres and wetlands intertwined? And why should we continue to striv