Secret Life of The Forest

Season 2

Cameras capture the rich variety of wildlife residing in England's last remaining forests. Explores these environments across the seasons in order to reveal the behaviours of the animals that call the forests their home.

Where to Watch Secret Life of The Forest • Season 2

8 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1Migratory birds return after the winter, and a beaver family's effects on the forest.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Summer in the forest brings blooming orchids and wildflowers and the buzzing of pollinating insects. At the pond, another litter of baby beavers is on the way.
Episode 3
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Episode 3A heatwave strikes in Yorkshire - potentially deadly for some creatures. Fortunately for the resident beavers, their cleverly-constructed dams create deep ponds of cool water.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Having built a dam over 70 metres long, the beavers move on to other projects. Young fawns and badger cubs investigate their suroundings, and herons target ponds teeming with life.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Young beavers bond with the family, learning about grooming and tree chewing. Plus, we find out about the Lumberjills; women who worked in the forest during WWII and meet two rescue dogs.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Autumn's on the way, and it may be time for some of the young beavers to leave home. At night time there are animals on the hunt, and humans documenting the forest's moth population.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Deep in the forest, the search is on for a rare creature to spot - the pine marten.
Episode 8
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Episode 8Autumn in Dalby and Cropton Forests is showtime for fungi. We revisit the beaver family, catch up with apprentice Holly, and meet the dogs competing in special event the Canicross.