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2. Island Spring

Jim Crumley’s captivating picture of Scotland’s wilderness in spring taking in Colonsay and Shetland’s wonders. From 2019.

In a series of poetic vignettes, nature writer Jim Crumley paints a captivating picture of Scotland’s wilderness in spring and the joys of observing its abundant wildlife.

On visits to Colonsay and Shetland he encounters cuckoos, snipe, eiders, oystercatchers, choughs, yellow hammers, starlings, corncrakes, red-throated divers and some basking grey seals into the bargain.

Abridged by Linda Cracknell.

Read by Simon Tait.

Producer: Bruce Young

First broadcast on ±«Óătv Radio 4 in April 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 May 2024 03:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Apr 2019 09:45
  • Wed 10 Apr 2019 00:30
  • Tue 28 May 2024 08:30
  • Tue 28 May 2024 13:30
  • Tue 28 May 2024 19:30
  • Wed 29 May 2024 03:30