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Wild London

The ideal blendfor making delicious liquid gold. There is one catch, however. At the...

The ideal blendfor making delicious liquid gold. There is one catch, however. At the height of summer, cities can be five degrees hotter thanthe surrounding countryside. On rare occasions, these temperatures can causenectar to ferment. A day of foraging turns intothe bee equivalent of a pub crawl

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The ideal blend for making delicious liquid gold
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There is one catch however
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At the height of summer
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cities can be five degrees
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hotter than the surrounding countryside
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On rare occasions
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these temperatures can cause nectar to ferment
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A day of foraging turns into the bee equivalent of a pub crawl
Available in 6 languages
Duration
32 seconds
Views
6
Timestamp in Movie
00:32:15
Uploaded
Jan 31, 2026
Genres
documentary

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Movie Summary

Sir David Attenborough explores the wildlife of his London hometown, from urban deer to rooftop peregrines and many others, revealing how nature thrives in the world's greenest major city.
Is her tongue-like proboscis hanging out a sign that she's flying under the influence? - Wild London 00:08
Is her tongue-like proboscis hanging out a sign that...
Studies suggest that bees may even prefer alcoholic nectar. - Wild London 00:15
Studies suggest that bees may even prefer alcoholic nectar.
The effects wear off eventually, but it's still three miles back to the hive as the bee flies. - Wild London 00:10
The effects wear off eventually, but it's still three...
Research into whether bees get hangovers has yet to be done. - Wild London 00:07
Research into whether bees get hangovers has yet to be done.
However, thanks to a huge diversity of flowers, London honey is regarded as some of the finest in the world. - Wild London 00:25
However, thanks to a huge diversity of flowers, London honey...
Fully grown and a lot less fluffy, they're preparing to leave the nest. - Wild London 00:08
Fully grown and a lot less fluffy, they're preparing to...
Fledging is the most difficult time for urban peregrines, but with every gust of wind, they grow in confidence. - Wild London 00:11
Fledging is the most difficult time for urban peregrines,...
In the city, there are fewer soft landings, many more places in which to get stuck. - Wild London 00:14
In the city, there are fewer soft landings, many more places...
She has to get out of this one herself. - Wild London 00:07
She has to get out of this one herself.
She's free of the railings. - Wild London 00:10
She's free of the railings.
A safe landing. - Wild London 00:30
A safe landing.
For advanced training, parents first demonstrate the tricky mid-air food pass... - Wild London 00:09
For advanced training, parents first demonstrate the tricky...
It's not easy. - Wild London 00:15
It's not easy.
The 75 years that I've lived in London has coincided with the peregrine's extraordinary return. - Wild London 00:38
The 75 years that I've lived in London has coincided...
Aesculapian snakes are native to continental Europe. - Wild London 00:07
Aesculapian snakes are native to continental Europe.
Meanwhile, another new arrival most definitely is. - Wild London 00:14
Meanwhile, another new arrival most definitely is.
I still remember the first time I saw a parakeet in my garden some 30 years ago. - Wild London 00:47
I still remember the first time I saw a parakeet in my...
After foraging around town, flocks join together to head back to their roost. - Wild London 00:09
After foraging around town, flocks join together to head...
One of the largest gatherings is in Hither Green Cemetery, southeast London. - Wild London 00:26
One of the largest gatherings is in Hither Green Cemetery,...
With a social nature and a bold approach, parakeets have settled into London life with ease. - Wild London 00:14
With a social nature and a bold approach, parakeets have...