Michaela Strachan
@michaelastracha
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TV presenter of e.g. Springwatch, The Wide Awake Club, The Hitman And Her, The Really Wild Show, Michaela’s Wild Challenge, Elephant Diaries, Countrylife, etc.
UK & South Africa
Joined September 2011
Exciting announcement! 'A Wild Evening', this Nov with Me, Lizzy Daly, @HannahStitfall & @gordonjbuchanan A unique chance to hear about the challenges, passion, behind the scenes encounters we've all had whilst making wildlife progs. Tickets from tomorrow.
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Whilst the Uk has a heatwave, here in Cape Town it hasn't stopped raining. Amazing to think that in 2018 CT had such a severe drought they nearly had to switch off the municipal taps!Now there are floods. The positives are the spectacular waterfalls. Nature’s force.Just beautiful
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Continuing my office clear out!Ok mag,Dec 2000,with pages of wedding pics of Catherine ZetaJones & Michael Douglas. Glamorous,classy,gorgeous. Then there's me,with a tea spoon balanced on my nose, advertising Xmas charity spoons 4the NSPCC. Random,comical,totally skillful obvs!🤪
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Having a clear out &coming across all sorts of memorabilia!This was a shoot for Kay's Catalogue. Remember them?The days B4 online shopping. Boy I loved that purple dress. Always been a favourite colour. Makes me realize how risk averse I've been with my hair! It's hardly changed
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Final episode of Guardians presented by Prince William featuring a courageous group of women in Brazil who are on the frontline of protecting the Amazon Rainforest. Watch on @BBCEarth you tube channel @KensingtonRoyal .@united4wildlife .🦜🦜🦜.
In the final episode of Guardians, meet the Guerreiras da Floresta - Indigenous women from Brazil using tradition and tech to defend the Amazon rainforest. Watch now on @BBCEarth:
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Great article about @BBCSpringwatch written by Sarah Carson for @theipaper. ‘ owls eat each other. Sorry': My day on the set of Springwatch
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So proud of my mate @TimmyMallett Saw him at the weekend just after he got home from 3 months of cycling around the coast of Ireland. Cycling every day, doing social media posts, painting memories & bringing people joy. What a gift to be able to bring people joy and a smile. 💛🚴
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Episode 5 of Guardians presented by Prince William featuring amazing rangers in Sri Lanka working to protect elephants .@KensingtonRoyal .@united4wildlife .🐘🐘🐘🐘.
Meet Chinthaka, a Veterinary Ranger working to reduce human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka. See his vital work in Guardians on @BBCEarth.
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The perfect week to take time off to spend with our growing family 💛
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Episode 4 of Guardians presented by Prince William featuring amazing rangers in SA who are fighting rhino poaching @KensingtonRoyal @united4wildlife 🦏🦏🦏.
Meet Cathy Dreyer, Head Ranger of @SANParksKNP, and @CareforWild rangers Felicia and Lucas who are fighting to protect, rescue and rehabilitate critically endangered rhinos. Watch their powerful story in Guardians on @BBCEarth.
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Making the most of the Peak District after @BBCSpringwatch .My partner Nick and I enjoyed a night in a yurt and a walk up Dragon's Back. Taking it easy after 3 week's of live programmes. #springwatch
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I know,the 3weeks of @bbcspringwatch goes way too fast!We've loved doing it,hope you loved watching it! The world is a confusing place these days,hold on to the connection to the natural world. Stay curious,stay fascinated,stay kind & tolerant.Thanks for watching. C U next time💛
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Getting a bit of VitD before the final @BBCSpringwatch .Coiled springs ready 2 jump into action like a jumping zebra spider!🕷️.Ready to branch out like a tawny owl chick!🦉 .Ready to be propelled into action like a tick with static energy. See you tonightBBC2 8pm.@ChrisGPackham
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Filming a piece for @BBCSpringwatch and Pat the cameraman says 'better do that again as you look like Pat Sharp from Fun House'!!.・・・.For those of a certain age, what do you think?.#springwatch
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We may have had a break over the weekend but our cast of characters on @BBCSpringwatch have carried on performing and there's been plenty of action!.See you for the update later at 8pm. @ChrisGPackham .#springwatch.🐿️🐞🦔🐝🦋🦡🐦⬛🦢🪺
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Today is #worldoceanday & the the Shark Trust is celebrating 38.different species of sharks found in UK waters with this very cool shark silhouette t shirt .Check out to get yours. 🦈.#SharkTrust #SilhouettesUK.#WorldOceanDay #SharkConservation.#UKSharks
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So proud to be his mum💛. Can’t believe he’s 20 today. Happy Birthday Ollie 🥳
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Episode 3 of Guardians presented by Prince William featuring an ex illegal fisherman turned guardian @KensingtonRoyal @united4wildlife.
Meet Captain José, once an illegal fisher, now a reef protector. Follow his journey in the latest episode of Guardians on @BBCEarth, as he defends the Sea of Cortez through nighttime patrols and gaining the respect of local communities . Watch now:
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Crustacean Compassion Day Tuesday 10th. 🦞🦞🦞.
Save the date: Crustacean Compassion Day Tuesday 10 June. Don't just take it from us, hear it from @michaelastracha and @ChrisGPackham 🦀. We were given a big shoutout on @BBCSpringwatch last night, whilst celebrating the conservation work our friends at The National Lobster
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