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An evocative look at the wildlife of a typical English river through the eyes of a family living beside it.
Wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, his wife – TV presenter Philippa Forrester – and their three young boys spend a year documenting the wildlife in and around the Halcyon River, which flows beside their house in the West Country.
The result is a charming family-friendly series full of fascinating wildlife footage, surprises and a great deal of fun as cameras capture a river otter hunting at night, a mallard mother frantically protecting her ducklings from an attack, the water vole – the fastest declining mammal in the UK – and an adulterous kingfisher.
The family’s observational experiments also produce remarkable results as cameras wired to a moorhen's nest reveal the chicks’ desperate fate; the world's first underwater bird table shows dippers hunting for submerged prey and by looking after an injured kingfisher, they discover the difficulties of survival on the river.
In four episodes spread across the seasons, Halcyon River Diaries reveals the excitement, drama and secrets of the wildlife of an ordinary British river.
Special Features:
• Photo Gallery
• Outtakes
• Watching Wild Otters
Wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, his wife – TV presenter Philippa Forrester – and their three young boys spend a year documenting the wildlife in and around the Halcyon River, which flows beside their house in the West Country.
The result is a charming family-friendly series full of fascinating wildlife footage, surprises and a great deal of fun as cameras capture a river otter hunting at night, a mallard mother frantically protecting her ducklings from an attack, the water vole – the fastest declining mammal in the UK – and an adulterous kingfisher.
The family’s observational experiments also produce remarkable results as cameras wired to a moorhen's nest reveal the chicks’ desperate fate; the world's first underwater bird table shows dippers hunting for submerged prey and by looking after an injured kingfisher, they discover the difficulties of survival on the river.
In four episodes spread across the seasons, Halcyon River Diaries reveals the excitement, drama and secrets of the wildlife of an ordinary British river.
Special Features:
• Photo Gallery
• Outtakes
• Watching Wild Otters
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit that this TV series produced by the BBC is an all time high for them. It has within it so much that makes this show one of the best I've ever watched on TV. It is a documentary by the nature photographer Charlie Hamilton James and his wife Phillipa Forester as well as their children. It takes as material the simplest possible case of the animals that live near the river of the family home. Through use of night vision camera equipment and careful observation it captures the lives of the animals such as the kingfisher and even river otters. One of the best aspects is how Charlie involves his children in the process and how they are taught about the animals while watching them. It is simply delightful and so very human.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By ginger
This series is one of the best wildlife programs I have watched, I am interested in photography and wildlife and found the programme very educational and a delight to watch. I have especially enjoyed watching Charlie Hamilton's filming of the Kingfishers/ Otters and Dippers and Phillipa Foresters work with plants and wild flowers. When I first watched the show on the BBC last year it gave me so much inspiration to carry on with my photography and to be patient and learn the basic fieldcraft skills. I'm Hoping to put those skills to good use this year and to continue learning. Thank you to Charlie and his family for this amazing programme and please continue to make more & please bring out a DVD of the original filming of the kingfisher you did for the BBC in 2004.
If you like this you must buy the book and charlies book on kingfishers whick has some stunning photos.Kingfisher: Tales from the Halcyon River
If you like this you must buy the book and charlies book on kingfishers whick has some stunning photos.Kingfisher: Tales from the Halcyon River
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A bookworm
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This DVD is a must for all who love wildlife programmes. Being part of Charlie & Phillipas' family adventure is a priviledge, they are a joy to be with on their conservation dreams & the fun element brought in to encourage their children to enjoy nature. A really fantastic DVD which will give you hours of pleaseure - again & again!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nicely put together enjoyable film.
I'm into wild life films, & this one was right up my street. The insight to life along a stretch of river, with kingfishers, otters, made this a must have dvd.
Published 2 months ago by steve B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect family viewing
This is fabulous, beautifully filmed by a man who knows his subjects so well. My son loves nature, and watched this with me with far more attention than any film he has ever... Read more
Published 2 months ago by tess1
5.0 out of 5 stars
We loved this!
I purchased this on impulse and was not disappointed, we live in New Zealand now but come from the West Country and this wonderful 'diary' entertained and enthralled us and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Roo B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Superb
Well this series was just simply superb,it was well directed and very informing,captivating and above all worth every penny,it's got to be the best value for money item that i have... Read more
Published 16 months ago by clarets60
5.0 out of 5 stars
summer days
Love the Natural world.want to involve the whole family,then this is it.
Its right outside your door. Read more
Its right outside your door. Read more
Published on 1 April 2011 by scribbles
4.0 out of 5 stars
We Need More
Hi ,
very nice and engaging .
However , everybody seem to be staying away from the One thing , WE ALL NEED .
MY HALCYON RIVER , Original Program . Read more
very nice and engaging .
However , everybody seem to be staying away from the One thing , WE ALL NEED .
MY HALCYON RIVER , Original Program . Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2011 by E. Duggan
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