Wild Islands is a series of five lively, presenter-led programmes that take the viewer on a fascinating journey to the wild side of the Channel Islands. Lying at the extreme south-west of the British Isles, the wildlife here is a unique blend of the common and the exotic. It’s a place where plants and animals from much further south thrive alongside those from northern Europe making this one of nature’s most dramatic crossroads. Well known as a tourist destination and a centre of international finance, this series reveals that the true value of these Islands lies in their remarkable natural history.
Travelling from
the cliffs of Alderney in the north to the reed beds of Jersey in the
south,
Wild Islands
explores the beautiful islets,
woodlands and heaths in-between as well as a seashore that experiences
one of the greatest tidal movements in the world. From the rise and rise
of the peregrine falcon to seahorses breeding in the most unexpected
place, we reveal some of the rarest wildlife in Europe, both above and
below the waves. So join us for
Wild Islands
and discover a side of the British
Isles you never knew existed.
The series has been photographed by award-winning wildlife film-maker Sue Daly, who, with documentary-maker John Jacques (left), produced the programmes. As an underwater photographer Sue has produced four natural history programmes for Channel Television but Wild Islands is the first time she has turned her lens on life above the water. The series is also presented by Sue giving a personal touch to this exploration of the wonderful wildlife of the Channel Islands. The series has been scored by specially commissioned music written and performed by Jersey musician Marc Mitchell. It was edited, again in Jersey, by Richard Hall of Hall TV making Wild Islands a truly Channel Island production.
Series Outline
Wild
Sark
Wild Sark discovers the seabirds living on the cliffs & the family life of
peregrine falcons. We’ll venture underwater to reveal the coral
encrusted reefs and remarkably colourful marine life that thrives
beneath the waves. Back on dry land we’ll go in search of one of the
rarest mammals in Europe; the infamous black rat.
Wild
Invaders
From invasive plants and
exotic egrets to pheasants, fulmars and red squirrels, the Islands are
awash with alien wildlife. In Wild Invaders we ask why some of
these newcomers are considered precious additions to our native flora
and fauna while others are far from welcome.
Wild
Spring
Spring comes early to the Channel
Islands bringing a surge of activity in the natural world. In Wild
Spring toads & rare agile frogs begin their courtship while the
skies are alive with the aerial display of the lapwings. The finale is a
front row seat at the most spectacular natural performance of all; the
dawn chorus.
Wild
Harbours
Harbours are an essential part of island life but with all the human
activity it’s hard to image that there’s much room left for wildlife.
From surprisingly bold seabirds and massive marine worms to seahorses,
edible plants and bizarre swimming sea slugs, Wild Harbours
explores the remarkably rich flora and fauna of the Islands' maritime
gateways.
Wild Alderney Of all these wild Islands, Alderney has arguably the greatest wealth of wildlife from rare butterflies and wild flowers to the ten thousand strong gannet colony. Wild Alderney explores heaths, cliffs and meadows and visits the largest puffin colony in the Channel Islands. We also encounter the island’s most endearing wild resident, the blonde hedgehog.
Tel + 44 (0)1534 864541 Mobile + 44 (0)77977 20002 sue@suedalyproductions.com