Winterwatch Season 3 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Episode 1

Winterwatch returns live from the Scottish Highlands with the very best seasonal wildlife stories. Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games are back in the Cairngorm Mountains, following golden eagles, otters and pine martens. With the area suffering winds of up to 100mph, Martin braves the elements to examine how the local wildlife shelter from the storms. And Iolo Williams reports on a grey seal baby boom on the wild Norfolk coast.

2. Episode 2

Chris Packham, Martin Hughes-Games and Michaela Strachan are live from the Highlands of Scotland with the latest updates on a host of wintry wildlife stories. The team look at urban roosts. Martin takes to the trees as he enters the world of the red squirrel. In Norfolk, Iolo Williams heads out on a nocturnal mission to film fighting grey seals.

3. Episode 3

With more live reports from the beautiful Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland, presenters Chris Packham, Martin Hughes-Games and Michaela Strachan look at the winter wildlife found in our rivers and coastlines. Iolo Williams reports from the wild Norfolk coast where thousands of wading birds have gathered, and Martin takes a closer look at the life of otters on the River Dee.

4. Episode 4 Finale

In their last live report from the Highlands of Scotland, presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games reveal some of winter's most beautiful spectacles. The team check in with much-loved garden birds and Chris gives viewers a beginner's guide to understanding animal tracks. And there's a final catch-up with golden eagles, otters, red squirrels and other local favourites.