Wild Isles — S01E02 — Woodland

00:00:31 The Caledonian pinewoods of the Scottish Highlands.

00:03:20 of the rest of Europe put together.

00:06:08 and although their return hasn't been welcomed by all...

00:08:49 that the local fire brigade is sometimes called out by reports

00:10:55 ..but powered by a stomach full of pine needles,

00:13:38 BIRD SOUNDS

00:16:02 If they stay still, the ants might march on by.

00:19:04 Just a few days old

00:21:55 He even attacks passing birds.

00:24:51 to another ash-black slug.

00:28:36 If she can sneak around the other side of the tree,

00:31:15 BUZZING

00:33:52 They will soon set off on a 3,000-mile journey to Africa...

00:36:01 But, if a challenger approaches,

00:39:22 spores far and wide.

00:41:17 WHISTLES AND BEEPS

00:43:21 Starlings.

00:46:26 Wraith-like, it hovers above the roost,

00:49:16 They're well known for their astonishing murmurations,

00:50:32 to hide out of sight below.

00:52:10 Halfway there, halfway there.

00:53:43 We're pretty sure they must be in the area, but...

00:55:17 A thermal imaging camera allows them to film the starlings

00:57:17 just search "Wild Isles" on the BBC website.