


All Episodes of The Life of Birds
Browse all episodes of The Life of Birds
Season 1
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The Mastery of Flight
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/1998
The second programme deals with the mechanics of flight. Getting into the air is by far the most exhausting of a bird's activities, and Attenborough observes shearwaters in Japan that have taken to climbing trees to give them a good jumping-off point.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Finding Partners
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/1998
A look at how birds attract and select mates. The survey ranges from common birds such as the sparrow to the more exotic frigate birds, and Jamaican hummingbirds. Other segments concentrate on the dancing associated with the courtship of grebes and the artistic collections of bower birds.
Director: Unknown
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The Demands of the Egg
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/1998
A look at eggs and what birds go through to produce and protect them. This epsiode ranges from the mating flights to fledging of their offspring. Species examined include frigate birds and toucans as well as weaver birds and cuckoos.
Director: Unknown
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The Limits of Endurance
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/1998
A look at how birds deal with hostile environments and with people. The episode ranges from crows in Japan that use traffic to crack nuts to penguins who never see a person but make long treks through frigid wastes.
Director: Unknown
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