See ancient oak woodland spring into life | RSPB Nature Breaks

Our ancient oak woodland is a thriving habitat for birds, bugs, and everything in-between. Meet some of the inhabitants in this short clip, as we travel from acorn to ancient oak. Find out more about protecting our ancient woodland - https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-you-can-do/planning-for-nature-toolkit/england-planning-system/other-decision-making-processes/ancient-woodland-ancient-trees-veteran-trees Species shown: 0:00 - A Jay holds an acorn 0:05 - Acorn germination 0:15 - Oak saplings growing 0:25 - Oaks come into leaf between late March and May 0:56 - Ladybird, Winter Moth caterpillar, & Common Green Shieldbug 1:22 - Blue Tit feeds on caterpillar 1:37 - Ancient Oak trees [Cinematographers – Toby Hough and Steve Downer] For best audio experience turn off "Stable Volume" in your Youtube player settings.