Hugh becomes captivated by the extraordinary life of the dipper, Britain's only aquatic songbird. He meets one of his wildlife heroes, Stephanie Tyler who has studied these birds for 40 years.

Hugh explores the Jurassic Coast investigating the life of an ocean oddity - the cuttlefish. On the shingle expanse of Chesil Beach a team of volunteers keep watch over a colony of terns.

Hugh explores the ancient woods and valleys of Dartmoor to find out more about the long-tailed tit. He then tracks down a hibernating dormouse and gets a little too close to some feisty wood ants.

Lifelong nature lover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pursues his fascination with the wildlife of the English West Country by meeting up with some of the region's most dedicated conservationists.

Hugh is in the Somerset Levels to witness one of our greatest wildlife spectacles - huge winter flocks of starlings swirling in the sky as they come in to roost. The reed beds where they seek refuge have been created from old peat quarries and thanks to dedicated volunteers they are now a haven for rare bitterns and great white egrets. Written by Enzedder

As he continues his wildlife adventures across the West Country, nature lover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is on the trail of woodland creatures in the Forest of Dean with the help of dedicated local naturalists.

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Hugh is exploring the diverse county of Dorset, where the mild climate creates ideal conditions for all kinds of creatures. In spring, Hugh joins ornithologist Martin Cade at Portland Bird Observatory to monitor migrating birds like blackcaps and wheatears as they arrive on our shores after their epic journeys from Africa. Written by Enzedder

Hugh is in the Wye Valley hoping to come face to face with an animal that has intrigued him since boyhood - the barbel, also known as the Prince of the River. With the help of local angling guide, the appropriately named Adam Fisher, Hugh wants to fulfill his dream of swimming with these large, regal fish. Written by Enzedder

Hugh discovers how the people and animals of Dartmoor live alongside each other in this challenging landscape. He visits an ancient hill farm with dozens of nesting house martins and swallows that thrive thanks to the careful farming practices of tenants Mark Owen and Naomi Oakley. Written by Enzedder

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Lifelong nature lover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pursues his fascination with the wildlife of the English West Country by meeting up with some of the region's most dedicated conservationists.