Table 2.

Main themes and sub-themes with supportive example quotes.

Main themes	Sub-themes	Illustrative quotes (Dataset 1, Springwatch)	Illustrative quotes (Dataset 2, Chris Packham)
1. Emotional reactions	1.1 Positive emotional responses	My heart was singing for joy seeing those fox cubs playing on the trampoline. One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in animal videos. x	Thank you for bringing the birdsong and nature to us so uplifting
		The sound of birdsong and running water so calming	I love your banter Chris and Meg. Thanks for making me chuckle this morning
		Beautiful, love great crested grebes especially with babies (humbugs) so cute	I just love the pair of you, I sit here with a smile on my face for half an hour each morning! Thank you
	1.2 Negative emotional responses	It was my job to stand by the windows and kill every wasp that came in…I think I realised everything only has one life and it’s not mine to take. Shame I didn’t realise that about farm animals until 3years ago	My daughter found a bumblebee yesterday, it was distressed and falling over + going round in circles. Obviously been poisoned . I didnt know how to help it out of its misery
		Please don’t reveal his (badger) location. Someone will want to shoot him!	I’m getting very worried as we usually have lots of Beautiful bird’s in our garden, but we've noticed we've had none over the last couple of days
		Makes me sad for deaf people and that they can’t hear the beautiful birds singing or any other natural sound	I’m with you - my 89year old mum also has COPD [Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and her boiler broke down last week- I am worried
	1.3 Displaying mixed or complex emotional responses	You are so lucky to have a wonderful wood to go to. I’m 82 and been isolated for 9weeks, I love the woods but can’t go	The celandines remind me of walks along the cliff tops in Shanklin with my mum as a small child. Most of the cliff path fallen away. It was a magical place then. In the 50’s
		It takes me back to my childhood when every time I saw my Grandad at this time of the year he asked me if I had heard a cuckoo. I seem to recall in those days I heard one every year and now it is a treat to hear one	My mum, who passed in Dec, suffered dementia and mishear words, when told there were blue tits in the garden she thought they were blinking gits. I can never see a blue tit now without that memory, love her
2. Cognitive and reflective reactions	2.1 Process of personal development	Oh wow, I never even noticed that before… now, when a kingfisher decides to show itself to me I will know the difference	That was SUCH a fun and informative broadcast! Fascinating to learn the order of breeding, for birds. I witnessed 2 robins mating, very quickly on our fence, yesterday. Felt privileged, if a little voyeuristic for a second or two!
		I have a big fear of wasps but actually that was really fascinating to watch, I didn’t know that at all. I will appreciate them from a far from now. Really do enjoy learning about nature	I literally knew nothing about primroses even thought we have some in the garden - so thanks so much for this informative inspirational talk. Nature is super amazing - thanks for sharing your knowledge
	2.2 Deep and critical thoughts about human-nature relationships	…If lockdown has taught me anything… it’s been here for years and years and it’s now we fight to ensure it’s here for many generations to come	If we listened and watched nature a little more we wouldn’t have many of the struggles we as humans suffer I’m certain.
		We need to be there for nature after this. If we look after nature, nature will look after us	I am really feeling the climate crisis that is happening due to unnatural adversities. On the positive I have seen a good number of bees so far this year, and it was great to see the Red Admiral looking strong, so that feels positive and it is great to see wildlife holding on. I hope in the future…that more people start to make their gardens more wildlife friendly, because this would make a huge difference if we all managed that for the future of the natural world in which we live. It is positive that more people are taking more of an interest now, and I hope this continues and develops.
3. Coping with stress	3.1 Perceived therapeutic benefits	Watching Springwatch has been one of the most therapeutic things for me throughout this whole experience. Nature and all the beautiful creatures we share this planet with has brought me so much comfort during this surreal time that we are living through	The sound of the wind passing through the trees and leaves is beautiful and very therapeutic
		The mindfulness moments have all been wonderful I always look forward to them, it shows that just watching and listening to nature, no added music, no commentary, is the very best tonic	Love these live streams, finding solace in nature
		Such a wonderful tonic, food for the soul. Thank you so much for these mindfulness moments and indeed for the whole of Springwatch. So very special
	3.2 Managing stress and distress	Love the show helps me relax from the horrible anxiety this virus is given me	My anxiety has worsened over the last few weeks, but listening to you has lifted my moral
		I’ve watched Springwatch since it started and think this series has been wonderfully produced. As someone who suffers with social anxiety I’ve loved the focus on mental health issues and mindfulness of nature. I’ve been locked down due to health issues and have only been out to ho go shopping where I’d normally be out in nature. Luckily, our flat backs onto school fields surrounded by trees and hedgerows so I’m still getting to see and hear nature. We have seen, Jackdaws, Oystercatchers, Wrens, Robins, Thrushes, Black birds, butterflies, bees and think we have some reed warblers in the long grasses around the edge of the field. Thank you for bringing ginger nature to us when we can’t visit it by ourselves	Thank you so much guys, you are my go to in the morning and you’re really helping to curb my anxiety
	3.3 Combatting social isolation	Helps us who are isolating to still be connected to the great outdoors. A big thank you to everyone involved	I’ve watched every livestream. It’s an integral start to my day. Reading other people’s comments make you feel less isolated. Great show
			Good morning from Hull, so brilliant to feel so connected with everyone thank you Chris
	3.4 Respite and escape from pandemic-related worry and boredom	Well done to the Springwatch team! Brilliant series once again and under difficult conditions. This has been my break from the tedium of lockdown. Thanks for the memories and relaxation	Fantastic break to reality just what we needed, can’t wait for the next one
		I’ve had the best spring meandering through some of the ancient pathways across our part of the South Downs. Every walk we spot something new, every walk shows us something breathtaking. It helps distract from the terrible plight we are in for a precious hour or two, as do the marvellous Springwatch shows, thank you	Thanks Chris, a welcome break from all the doom and gloom! x
			You give us respite from the madness. Being able to join you in your garden albeit virtually is such a pleasure

Exact quotes are used, including commenter typos. Emoticons are also presented exactly as commenters used them.