British Freshwater Fish (40 Species Underwater)

In Britain we have 53 species of freshwater fish (including non natives and fish that visit the lower reaches of rivers like sea bass, flounder) Over the past year I've been trying to film as many species as possible and will continue to do so.

The other half of my film will be available as a DVD and include issues like eel decline, getting children to interact with nature and bringing fish to the attention of nature NGO's.

Music by Kevin MacLeod

Disclaimer: Pumpkinseed footage was shot in France but the species does occur in several lakes in the UK, Some species were also shot in tanks to get more detail then would be possible in the wild.

Footage is Copyrighted to Jack Perks and not for use without permission/sale

[fishmansf]

I found this video when I was a kid who liked fish and now I’m a college biology student and it’s still just as beautiful and relaxing as it was back then.

[tommyclemmit]

Yes terrific video Jack, thanks! Your right Bob, the bloomin naturalists largely can't be bothered to show the majesty of the under water world, not of our native waters anyway. I love our fish species, their appearance is so soft and understated, unlike a lot of the gaudy exotic species from elsewhere. Nice accompanying music too :-)

[Pinejay]

I cried while watching. Thank you for the beauty

[cherepaha]

6:30 looks like this crucian was once used as live bait and managed to survive

[victordavis]

Nice video, came here via a search for Gudgeon. Quite a few invasive species in the film including the Bitterling and Pumpkinseed.

[shiao]

I could watch this all day. So beautiful!

[pincmin]

I don't know how I ended up here, but I'm so glad I did, beautiful video!!

[GlynisDance]

Just watched 3 of your fish videos and they're really lovely. Thank you.

[smiffywildlife]

Outstanding, the time and effort you must have put in to create this masterpiece is a credit to your
dedication.Many thanks for sharing this fascinating "sub surface" world that few of us have ever
witnessed, and in such quality given your chosen environment. Pure magic. Phil.

[turfsupsurrey]

i caught a pumpkinseed about 30 years ago in the thames in Surbiton

[WildlifebcnOrg]

Wonderful! Nature never fails to amaze us. Thanks for sharing your wonderful footage

[shamusrock]

i caught you on springwatch last night loved your segment mate keep up the good work

[Interp]

Amazing footage! Really enjoyed this video!

[bobhobden]

Excellent video, it is so unusual to get film of our fish. Most seem to concentrate on ground animals and birds, can't say I've ever seen a programme about our native fish other than Salmon.  

[joansmith]

I’m a late comer to this video obviously. Fantastic work.

[antoniawildmedia]

This is so well shot and so helpful, thank you! how did you get such steady shots?! Did you use a weighted tripod? And if so then how did you manage to focus without being in the water...? So many questions! Well done and thanks! I have a lot to learn!

[grzegorzjacek]

Really nice video, good work thanks a lot.

[apodamaker]

@6:30 we find a bait fish. This Crucian survived his sentence of being "hung by hook in the back 'til dead or eaten" to become an elder of the community. True grit.

[craftingwithjasmine]

thank you for this productive video to help me with my homework. Have a nice day 😊

[dlenn]

Some lovely shots and real monsters of the deep.