In Springwatch Close Encounters we gave you advice on how to get closer to wildlife. It also helps if you can indentify some of the calls of our wildlife. Try learning the audio clips below...
You can download them by right-clicking on these links and choosing 'Save target as' - , , , , , - or listen to them by using the players below.
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Having a close encounter with a wild animal can be incredibly rewarding. Often these encounters happen by accident, but you can increase your chances of getting up close and personal with the wildlife around the UK with a little patience and some basic skills.
Of course, on the whole wild animals have finely tuned senses that are adapted to ensure you won't see them. But the more time you spend outdoors in search of a close encounter with wild animals, the sooner you develop the skills to increase your chances of getting close.
Do you have your own top tips on having close encounters with British wildlife? If you do, it would be great to hear from you - you can share your knowledge and ideas right here.
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Springwatch 2009 may be over, but don't be too downhearted. The main attraction, nature itself, carries on all around you. So get out, get dirty, and get involved!
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We hope you've enjoyed this year's Springwatch website. The messageboards have been as buzzing as ever, the webcams have seen more than their fair share of drama, and your response to our blogs, surveys, and home movies has been overwhelming to say the least.
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Okay, so the 2009 Springwatch season has only just finished but after all the brilliant photos and videos you sent in and your massive response to the messageboards, blogs, and surveys of this year's Springwatch we thought you might like to help us with ideas for next year's Springwatch.
Do you have any specific ideas about who, what or where we should feature? Are there any concepts, themes or debates we should bring up and discuss? If so, please post your comments below.
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