Land and Sky: Sea Eagle, Hare and Scarce Large Blue - Wild Holland 2/2 - Go Wild

In this episode we explore the floodplains, polders and swamp forests of the delta. The latter is home to the majestic white-tailed sea eagle, which after centuries has returned to breed again in the delta. The adjacent floodplains and polders are in turn home to the elusive hare and an extremely rare butterfly, the scarce large blue. The boxing antics and speed of the hare – or cheetah of the polder - are spectacularly captured in ultra slow motion, as are trials facing the young animals growing up. Entering the micro world of the insect, we explore the intricate life cycle of the scarce large blue and its remarkable relationship with ants. In a unique scene deep in the ants nest the chrysalis breaks open allowing the butterfly to scramble the safety.