Wild Isles — S01E01 — Our Precious Isles

00:00:21 In my long life,

00:03:31 The waters are full of food

00:07:23 Shetland is the only place in Britain and Ireland

00:09:34 Now, however, after years of persecution,

00:12:09 ..a dormouse.

00:15:45 The baby dormice scuttle back home.

00:18:16 of plants and mammals, birds and insects.

00:20:21 but some will rub off when she visits other flowers on her way home

00:22:26 transferring any pollen they may have brought

00:24:16 It also creates opportunities

00:26:53 We are in just the right place to welcome migrants

00:29:24 A young, inexperienced eagle tries his luck...

00:32:56 are rich in minerals and oxygen.

00:35:21 First, he grasps her firmly by the neck

00:37:50 Kingfishers speed along rivers at 30mph.

00:40:36 with a delicate courtship display.

00:43:17 Unlike gannets, the journeys they make for food

00:46:56 Today, nearly 40,000 return to this tiny island every summer.

00:48:52 How big is Shetland's coastline?

00:50:18 when thick fog made navigating the islands near impossible.

00:51:39 And the following year saw a new team, a new boat and a new plan.

00:53:10 But she was last seen on Friday

00:54:36 ..bonkers. Just, like, chaos.

00:56:40 just search Wild Isles on the BBC website.