Winterwatch Season 2 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Episode 1

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games are back with the best UK wildlife stories as they broadcast live from their new base in the Cairngorm Mountains. Winterwatch follows golden eagles, red squirrels, otters and red deer as they cope with this most challenging season. There is a special report on Brighton's urban foxes and an investigation into the ingenious ways British wildlife overcomes the hardships of winter.

2. Episode 2

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games broadcast from their base in the Cairngorm Mountains, featuring updates on the red deer, golden eagles and otters in the area. The team explores the ancient Caledonian Forest, home to squirrels, pine martens and other woodland wildlife. In a special report, Chris Packham tracks an adventurous urban fox on the move in Brighton.

3. Episode 3

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games broadcast from their base in the Cairngorm Mountains, where they reveal the winter survival strategies of the UK's wildlife. The team catches up with the golden eagles, red deer and pine martens in the area, and look at how garden birds around the country are coping with this challenging season. Martin Hughes-Games braves the icy waters of the River Dee, as he explores the watery home of otters and dippers.

4. Episode 4 Finale

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games broadcast from their base in the Cairngorm Mountains, where they report on wildlife stories from the Scottish Highlands. It's the end of an action-packed week and there is a final report on Brighton's urban foxes as their breeding season gets underway. The team also heads up into the wild, windy uplands, home to golden eagles, mountain hares and red grouse.