Nature
Station:
National Geographic Wild (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-06-17
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Life-long birder Christian Cooper takes us into the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds. Whether navigating volcanic terrain in Hawaii for elusive honeycreepers, trekking into rainforests in Puerto Rico for parrots, or scaling a bridge in Manhattan for a peregrine falcon, he does whatever it takes to learn about these extraordinary, feathered creatures and show us the remarkable world in the sky above.
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S1E4 - Palm Springs
Raptors, ravens, hummingbirds and more! Christian Cooper heads to the oasis of Palm Springs to discover the wild and wonderful world of desert birds. From working with a bird of prey that's a man's best friend, to digging a condo for a tiny owl, to seeing majestic, nesting migratory great blue herons, Christian learns what it takes for these feathered creatures to survive in the desert.
Air Date: 08 Jul 2023 21:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Washington DC
Eagles, osprey, songbirds and owls! Christian Cooper travels to the nation's capital to discover the iconic birds of the region. From meeting a famous bald eagle family, to whitewater rafting to a pristine "nest" island, to working with conservationists to help grassland birds, to meeting an owl that saved a man's life, Christian gains a greater appreciation for the birds of DC.
Air Date: 15 Jul 2023 21:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Alabama
Eagles, shrikes, woodpeckers and kites! Christian Cooper travels to the deep south to discover the uniquely wonderful birdlife in one of the nation's most biodiverse states-Alabama. From flying the famous Auburn War Eagle, meeting the "serial killer" of songbirds, and learning how to drive a tractor to attract some acrobatic birds, Christian gains insights and a new perspective on the region.
Air Date: 22 Jul 2023 21:00 (CDT)