Winterwatch - Season 13

First aired: 1/21/2025 4 episodes

Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 1/21/2025

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams present the spectacular return of Winterwatch, kicking off the 2025 series from the RSPB Arne reserve on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Nestled on the edge of Poole Harbour, Arne is one of the UK’s most important wildlife havens. From the bustling estuary to the ancient heathland, this is a look at the resilient characters that call this diverse landscape home. Featuring expert insight, up-close encounters and the season’s first breathtaking moments.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 1/22/2025

It’s night two of Winterwatch, and Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams are all set to bring a little warmth to the winter season. Tonight, they shine a light on the young naturalists of the future, while gleaning fascinating insights into the lives of the elusive bittern and the marvellous adaptations of winter moths. Plus all the action from the live cameras, which are set to capture the drama of the season.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 1/23/2025

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams bring a seasonal sound spectacular with this music-free episode, designed to showcase the natural sounds of winter. There's a look at why a bird’s vocal repertoire is much more than just its song, how bees are coping with changing winters and how a man discovered a family of otters on his local nature reserve and made it his mission to capture their magical moments.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 1/24/2025

For the final instalment of 2025, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams wrap up winter from RSPB Arne in Dorset. Ahead of RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, they meet the rock‘n’roll birder who shows them that Britain's avian visitors can be as diverse as the music people listen to. Plus the latest action from the live cameras and a celebration of winter's sensational cast of characters.