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This episode focuses on autumn. As summer visitors leave RSPB NI’s nature reserve in Belfast Harbour, warden Maureen is preparing for the arrival of Konik ponies and preparing the reserve for nesting birds in the spring. Up on Black Mountain, local conservationist Aaron is continuing his mission to make the hill more diverse by building a pond.

At Victoria Shopping Centre, beekeeper David is preparing hives of native black bees for winter, with his every move watched closely by shoppers. Also out and about is Terry, who has an urban mushroom farm in east Belfast that grows speciality mushrooms for hotels and restaurants across the city. Born in Kuwait, Terry made the Orangefield area of Belfast his home seven years ago.

Up in Cavehill, Clare is foraging for nuts and berries. Autumn is a time of abundance, and if you know where to look and what is safe, you can gather the ingredients for a delicious meal. At Minnowburn, diseased ash trees are being felled, but the wood is not wasted. Using traditional tools and techniques, Steve - a carpenter on the estate - uses the wood to make furniture, including a stool for his daughter.

Up on Black Mountain, Aaron’s pond is complete, and he looks forward to the time when newts and frogs return to the hills. Meanwhile, the city prepares for Halloween. It’s a noisy occasion, and, at St James’ community farm in west Belfast, the animals are brought in for the night, while Speedy the tortoise is preparing for a longer sleep that will last all winter.