New Springwatch Presenter

Former childrens wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham (official website) has been named as the new co-presenter of the BBC’s Springwatch.

Packham replaces Bill Oddie, who decided to leave the show to “take a breather” earlier this year. Packham will join regular presenter Kate Humble on Springwatch and also Autumnwatch.

I think I’m correct in saying that Springwatch started out as a childrens TV programme on the CBBC channel – my own two children enjoyed watching it. Nowadays the programme is also broadcast in the early evening and is popular viewing with adults wanting to watch the nesting birds and other animals.