0:00:02 > 0:00:05Hello. I'm Jay from the Green Balloon Club.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08Today isn't club day. I'm not in the Green Balloon.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10I'm out bird-watching.
0:00:10 > 0:00:11Come and join me.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17# Gather round one and all
0:00:17 > 0:00:22# You've got to answer the call
0:00:22 > 0:00:24# Listen out, look around you
0:00:24 > 0:00:28# There's a magical world to explore
0:00:34 > 0:00:39# There's a major adventure
0:00:39 > 0:00:42# Coming your way soon
0:00:42 > 0:00:47# So come and join us
0:00:47 > 0:00:52# In this green balloon
0:00:52 > 0:00:58# And when we fly We're higher than the moon
0:00:58 > 0:01:01# So join us
0:01:01 > 0:01:07# Up in our green balloon. #
0:01:14 > 0:01:15Ah, there you are.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18It's a bit autumny out today.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Look at the way the leaves change colours.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25Autumn's great for the birds, I'll tell you why in a minute.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28It's time for the Green Balloon Club chant,
0:01:28 > 0:01:31and I'm joined by Club member Betty.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34Stamp clap, stamp stamp, clap.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36We love animals, plants and birds,
0:01:36 > 0:01:40we love snails and slugs. Large and small,
0:01:40 > 0:01:44we love them all and we never ever step on bugs.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49Cos we are the Green Balloon Club.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53Great. I've got the computer with me so we can see
0:01:53 > 0:01:56what the other Green Balloon Club members are doing.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01Let's check if we've got any messages.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05Yes, loads. And I think this one's from Ant. Hi, Ant.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09What wildlife are you seeing today?
0:02:09 > 0:02:14Hi, I'm Ant and I'm looking for creatures that make you squirm.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29I'm going on a bug hunt. Do you want to come with me?
0:02:34 > 0:02:38Hi, today my bug hunt's going to be a bit unusual
0:02:38 > 0:02:41because today I'm looking at reptiles.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44These are leopard geckos and this is Chrissy.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- Hello.- She's going to show me how to hold them.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52Try and pick one up, they're a little bit wiggly.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54Their skin does look like leopards.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59They do. They're quite spotted, very well camouflaged.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02It must be very good at being camouflaged.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05It's like the same colour as sand in the desert.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- That's right, yes. - So what do they eat?
0:03:08 > 0:03:12Big, fat, juicy crickets are her favourite.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16She'll pounce on them quickly once you put them in front of her.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20When I stroke her back, she lifts herself.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23She quite likes it. It's like having a back scratch.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25I'm going to call her Gladys.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28Yes, I think she suits Gladys.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30It's a nice name.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Enter data.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Name, leopard gecko.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37They have four legs.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40Lifespan, 20 years.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42I give geckos a squirm rating
0:03:42 > 0:03:47of one out of five because they were my favourite reptile.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50Reptile file complete.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55Come on, Gladys. I think we'd better put you away now. There.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57Can we look at another reptile?
0:03:57 > 0:04:00We can, yes. Are you feeling really brave?
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- Yes.- Yes? Right, OK. I'll swap these over, then.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06I'll just put Gladys over here.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- And I'll introduce Cecil, our royal python.- Wow!
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- There you go.- Before we get Cecil out, I've got these two ribbons.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18This one shows how tall Lily Rose is
0:04:18 > 0:04:22and then there's one that says how long Skipper is.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24And I want to see who's the tallest
0:04:24 > 0:04:30out of Lily Rose, Skipper and Cecil.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32First, I'll do Cecil and Skipper.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37- Let's start from the tail. - That's it.- Yeah.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39I think Cecil's bigger.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44Now, we need to see if he's longer than Lily Rose.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47I'll try and keep Cecil as straight as I can.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52I think Cecil's just a bit bigger than Lily Rose.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54Just a little bit, yes.
0:04:54 > 0:04:55I think that answers it.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- Cecil's taller than Lily Rose, too. - That's it, yes.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- Wow!- Can you see him sticking his tongue out like that?
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- Yes. I think he's looking for something to eat.- He is.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08They smell with their tongue.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10He's tasting the air.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14A lot of people think snakes are slimy, but he's not is he, really?
0:05:14 > 0:05:17No. And his markings are amazing.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19They don't look real.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22It's time to make a reptile file.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24Enter data.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Name, royal python.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30They don't have any legs.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33Lifespan, 30 years.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36I give the royal python a squirm rating
0:05:36 > 0:05:40of three out of five, because I am a little bit scared of snakes.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42Bug file complete.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46I have a fascinating fact for you about snakes.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50Snakes have no eyelids, so you'll never see a snake blink.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Thank you so much for letting me
0:05:53 > 0:05:54hold the geckos and snake.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57You're welcome. I'll just pop Cecil back.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00But I think Gladys was my favourite.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Ah, brill.- Bye!
0:06:03 > 0:06:04Thanks, Ant.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09Remember when I said autumn was a great time for the birds?
0:06:09 > 0:06:13This is one reason. Look at all these fantastic berries.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Birds love eating berries.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19We mustn't eat them but the birds love them.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23I spotted a message here earlier from some Club members
0:06:23 > 0:06:25who like to help at their local farm.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28I think they've got food on their mind today.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- Hello, there.- Hello!
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- I'm Elsie.- I'm Jasmine.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- I'm Louis. - I'm Aliyah.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43Today we're going to help out at our local city farm.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45There is lots to see and do.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49It's not just the animals that need looking after.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54Today we're going to pick some vegetables from the farm.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58Look at this carrot growing underground.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08I found a runner bean and it's very, very sticky and long.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14This plant's nearly as tall as us.
0:07:19 > 0:07:25- Hey, I found a potato. - Look at my muddy hands.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Look at this big one.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29I love potatoes.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37Look at these tomatoes. They're very red.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42These green ones aren't ready yet. But we can pick the red ones.
0:07:42 > 0:07:43Look what I've picked.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- What does it taste like? - It tastes like juice.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02We found some courgettes.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04Look how big it is.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07This is the biggest one.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14Look, we've found some very big pumpkins.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17Pumpkins are very bright orange.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18It's very smooth.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Look at this cauliflower.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29It feels really bumpy and its leaves are really big.
0:08:29 > 0:08:34We've had a lovely time at the farm today, picking vegetables.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- Thanks for coming with us.- Bye!
0:08:56 > 0:09:03# Did you ever consider the miracle outside your window
0:09:03 > 0:09:07# Out in the fresh air Some rainwater
0:09:07 > 0:09:11# A little sun will make your garden grow
0:09:11 > 0:09:14# One magical tiny seed
0:09:14 > 0:09:18# Will one day be fit to eat
0:09:18 > 0:09:22# Dig it, plant it
0:09:22 > 0:09:25# Watering the seeds we've sown
0:09:25 > 0:09:29# Then we'll dig it, eat it
0:09:29 > 0:09:33# Loving all the food we've grown
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- # We've got beetroot - Red lettuce
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- # Carrots, butternut - And tomatoes
0:09:41 > 0:09:44# From the earth to the table
0:09:44 > 0:09:48# Full of vitamins, we love them so
0:09:48 > 0:09:51# If you don't have a patch near you
0:09:51 > 0:09:55# A window-box or a pot will do
0:09:55 > 0:09:59# So dig it, plant it
0:09:59 > 0:10:02# Watering the seeds we've sown
0:10:02 > 0:10:06# Then we'll dig it, eat it
0:10:06 > 0:10:10# Loving all the food we've grown
0:10:10 > 0:10:13# Dig it, plant it
0:10:13 > 0:10:17# Watering the seeds we've sown
0:10:17 > 0:10:21# Then we'll dig it, eat it
0:10:21 > 0:10:24# Loving all the food we've grown
0:10:40 > 0:10:43# Deep down the roots will grow
0:10:43 > 0:10:47# And pretty soon The shoots will show
0:10:51 > 0:10:53# Dig it, plant it
0:10:53 > 0:10:56# Watering the seeds we've sown
0:10:56 > 0:11:01# Then we'll dig it, eat it
0:11:01 > 0:11:04# Loving all the food we've grown
0:11:04 > 0:11:08# Then we'll dig it, plant it
0:11:08 > 0:11:11# Watering the seeds we've sown
0:11:11 > 0:11:16# Then we'll dig it, eat it
0:11:16 > 0:11:19# Loving all the food we've grown. #
0:11:19 > 0:11:23Look at all the hens and cockerels, all lined up in a row.
0:11:23 > 0:11:29They've come along with their owners to take part in the chicken show.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35There are funny, feathered, fluffy ones.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38They come in all shapes and sizes.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42Some wear great big trousers and hope to win big prizes.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48Black, red, white and gold ones.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52Long tails and beaks and skinny feet.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56Lots of different types of hens.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59Not like the birds you usually meet.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04"Cock-a-doodle-do," the cockerel sings.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06The hens lay coloured eggs.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09Chicks show off their little wings.
0:12:09 > 0:12:15Big birds strut their peggy legs.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20Look at all the hens and cockerels, all lined up in a row.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25They've come along with their owners to take part in the chicken show.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29Look at all these amazing leaves I've collected.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33You can see some really beautiful colours at this time of year.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37Just think, a few weeks ago, all of these would have been green.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Which one's your favourite?
0:12:39 > 0:12:42I think this one's my favourite
0:12:42 > 0:12:45because it looks like red but camouflage, as well.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- COMPUTER BEEPS - We've got a message
0:12:48 > 0:12:53from some Green Balloon Club members who live in the New Forest.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57Yes! It's Amy, Lily and Holly.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00What have you found in the forest today?
0:13:00 > 0:13:01Hello.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05we've come to a place we like to visit with our dad.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09Our dad usually works here but today he's got the day off,
0:13:09 > 0:13:13so he can give us and you a special guided tour.
0:13:13 > 0:13:14Come on.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22We're here to spot the wild deer that live here.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27Spotting deer can be quite hard
0:13:27 > 0:13:31because they like to camouflage amongst the trees.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37This viewing platform overlooks the meadow in front of us.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43This is where the herd of fallow deer like to gather.
0:13:43 > 0:13:48The deer here are used to people, because people visit them every day.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51We must stay close to our dad,
0:13:51 > 0:13:56because deer are wild animals and we shouldn't disturb them.
0:13:56 > 0:14:01We must be as quiet as possible. The deer are great at hearing.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04Deer have special muscles in their ears
0:14:04 > 0:14:07that allow them to move their ears in any direction
0:14:07 > 0:14:13- or right round without moving their heads.- I wonder if I could do that.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17No, I don't think I could.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- Where do they live?- Sometimes in the field where they eat.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Or they'll hide in the trees. - Do they get scared at night?
0:14:27 > 0:14:32They don't seem to be scared of the dark. They don't mind it.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36They're wagging their tails.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40The fallow deer flicks its tail to keep itself cool
0:14:40 > 0:14:42and to get rid of flies.
0:14:42 > 0:14:49From the spring to summer, the local keeper comes to feed the deer.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54Deer like to eat grass, leaves, berries and wild fruit.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59We've had a lovely time watching the deer.
0:14:59 > 0:15:05- Thanks for coming to see them with us.- Bye!
0:15:05 > 0:15:08I loved those deer. I hope Cat was watching.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10She'd have loved them too.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14Her and Skipper were going doggy dancing. I wonder how they're doing.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17Hi, Cat. Hi, Skip.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22Hi. We're going to our last doggy dancing class,
0:15:22 > 0:15:28we're going to put everything into a routine, aren't we, Skipper?
0:15:28 > 0:15:30Hello, Cat. Have you met Chester?
0:15:30 > 0:15:33It feels so long since we met Sue and Chester.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35They showed us their routine
0:15:35 > 0:15:39and Skipper thought we would never be able to do it.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43Sue said we could do anything if we wanted to and practised.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46We showed Sue what tricks we could do.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50I learnt how to use treats to show Skipper what I wanted her to do.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- Turn your hand to feed her. - That took some getting used to.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57We learnt different dance moves to make up a routine.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01We made sure we had regular breaks so we didn't get too tired.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07We had a go at an agility course. That was really fun.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11We practised to music and tried to make our moves more dancey.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15Floyd came to see and encourage us.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20Then we came up with our own idea for a move to be our grand finale.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23I thought we were never going to manage it.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25But we did.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29We can't believe it's our last lesson.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32Are you ready to show me your routine?
0:16:32 > 0:16:36Are we, Skipper? Good girl. Yes.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- We're going to watch. Off you go.- Come on.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- Good luck.- Sit. Good girl.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50Good girl. Other. Good girl, paw.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53Other.
0:16:58 > 0:16:59Through.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31Sit. Stay.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42Skipper.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- Down.- Brilliant, well done.
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- Thank you so much for teaching us how to doggy dance.- It's a pleasure.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55And well done, Skipper.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58And it's made us even better friends.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03You're the bestest dog in the whole world.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10Curled in her basket, Skipper is dreaming.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14She's dreaming of African sunshine today.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19Then, in a twinkle, with a wag of her tail,
0:18:19 > 0:18:23she's off on adventures in lands far, far away.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42Wow! This is amazing.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50Skipper's arrived in the beautiful Masai Mara in Africa.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55What a lot of animals.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00Those ones look like they're in a hurry.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03And look at those stripy zebras.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06Why is everything running away? ROAR
0:19:06 > 0:19:11Barking bones! That's a scary noise.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13Where's it coming from?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15It's a huge daddy lion.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18HE ROARS
0:19:27 > 0:19:29I think I might run away, too.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36Don't worry. That lion isn't hunting. It's having a rest.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40There's a whole family of lions. that's called a pride.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48And look, they're all enjoying playing in the sunshine.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02Really they're just big cats, and since I'm a brave dog,
0:20:02 > 0:20:04I shouldn't be scared.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06Woof, woof.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Look at them just lazing under the tree.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22It looks like those cubs are having fun. I wonder if I can join in.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29Look, that one's trying to roar like its Daddy.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33CUB ROARS
0:20:35 > 0:20:42Woof, woof, woof. Roar! How's that?
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Now this looks a fun game.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57Chasing your tail. I can do that, too.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02Where is it? Where is it? Come here, come here, I'm getting you.
0:21:02 > 0:21:07It's fun being in a lion pride.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10The adventure is over. Skipper's back in her bed
0:21:10 > 0:21:13with visions of lions running round in her head.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17They'll never believe the things I have seen.
0:21:17 > 0:21:22Did it really happen or was it a dream?
0:21:22 > 0:21:26Skipper sure gets to meet some interesting creatures.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28It's nearly time for me to go.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32Before I do, there's time for one more thing. It's...
0:21:36 > 0:21:39# Skipper's in her basket lying by the window
0:21:39 > 0:21:42# Dreaming about all the things she like to do
0:21:42 > 0:21:46# Running in the fields She's chasing after Frisbees
0:21:46 > 0:21:47# She's in the gang
0:21:47 > 0:21:49# Our lovely doggy sidekick
0:21:49 > 0:21:52# She's so excited That our faces get a big lick
0:21:52 > 0:21:58# Shake her by the paw She'll do the hokey cokey
0:21:58 > 0:22:01# Do the doggy boogie flipper It's a dog's life
0:22:01 > 0:22:05# Shaky shake your tail waggle It's a dog's life
0:22:05 > 0:22:10# Come on and do the Skipper dipper It's a dog's life, dog's life
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- # It's a dog's life - Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:22:14 > 0:22:15# Skipper rolls around
0:22:15 > 0:22:17# Jumping, wagging her tail
0:22:17 > 0:22:20# Pricks up her ears Sniffing out a squirrel trail
0:22:20 > 0:22:23# Then she's running so fast Lose her in the long grass
0:22:23 > 0:22:27# She hears us whistle Comes running with a friendly bark
0:22:27 > 0:22:30# It's time for home Getting just a little dark
0:22:30 > 0:22:34# Had a day of showing off Now she wants a dance-off
0:22:35 > 0:22:39# Do the doggy boogie flipper It's a dog's life
0:22:39 > 0:22:42# Shaky shake your tail waggle It's a dog's life
0:22:42 > 0:22:46# Come on and do the Skipper dipper It's a dog's life, dog's life
0:22:46 > 0:22:48# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:22:48 > 0:22:52# It's a dog's life Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:22:52 > 0:22:58# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:22:58 > 0:23:01# Tonight she gets the lead off Run about
0:23:01 > 0:23:08# Nothing else to do or think about
0:23:08 > 0:23:11# Do the doggy boogie flipper It's a dog's life
0:23:11 > 0:23:14# Shaky shake your tail waggle It's a dog's life
0:23:14 > 0:23:19# Come on and do the Skipper dipper It's a dog's life, dog's life
0:23:19 > 0:23:22# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs It's a dog's life.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:23:24 > 0:23:26- # Dog's life.- A-woooo!
0:23:26 > 0:23:31# It's a dog's life Dog's life
0:23:31 > 0:23:33# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:23:33 > 0:23:36# It's a dog's life Dog's life
0:23:36 > 0:23:39# Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs
0:23:39 > 0:23:42# It's dog's life
0:23:42 > 0:23:50- # It's a dog's life - It's a dog's life
0:23:50 > 0:23:55# It's a dog's life. #
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