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Begin by delving into the history of birdwatching in the U.S., from the early naturalists of the 18th century to today's highly organized activity....

Investigate the anatomy of birds, and how understanding anatomical features aids us in identification. Then learn about the fascinating range of bird...

Look first at three physical tools that you can use right away to become a more effective birder. Consider how familiarity with the shape or...

Take account of three further aids for bird identification. See how charting birds' distribution or geographical range provides much useful...

Explore the North American habitats of forest, grasslands, desert, sagebrush, chaparral, and tundra, distinguishing their specific features and the...

This lecture discusses the core optical tools that aid us in observing birds in the field. Study the parts of a pair of binoculars, and the pros and...

Today, review a range of methods for attracting birds, in the field and at home. In both places, consider the use of stealth and concealment...

Look into six categories of bird behavior, as they provide vital information for identification. See how individual species are distinguished by...

Plumage variation in a single bird reveals much useful information. First, take account of plumage differences based on sex, and seasonal plumage...

Study the physics and biology of avian sounds, which underlie the rich range of birdsong heard in the field. Discover how birds learn to vocalize,...

Migration seasons provide excellent opportunities to sight unfamiliar bird species. Here, uncover the evolutionary origins of migration, and why...

Some additional birding skills are needed for night viewing of birds. Learn about equipment for night birding, ways of locating nocturnal birds, and...

Open sea birding adds another exciting dimension to birdwatching. Begin with an introduction to sea trips for birding, covering types of excursions...

In the first of six lectures on the bird families of North America, study four groups of birds that most people will find close to home. Begin with...

Now travel into the world of these iconic and alluring birds of prey, and their distinguishing features, ranges, and behaviors. Learn about New World...

Here, study several diverse groups of birds, ranging from the familiar to the exotic. Explore the surprising variety of pigeons and doves, and trace...

Begin to uncover the huge spectrum of Passerines (perching or songbirds). Start with the flycatchers, aerialists adept at catching insects in midair,...

Continue with the astonishing variety of North American songbirds. Learn about birds that mimic, the mockingbirds and catbird, and the thrashers,...

Today, complete your review of the Passerines (songbirds). Beginning with the seed-eating towhees, explore the many varieties of New World sparrows,...

Lay a foundation for fine bird photography, starting with the basics of aperture, shutter speed, ISO (light sensitivity), and focus. Investigate the...

Learn about eleven of the best birding destinations in the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Among them, pay visits to Maine's Monnegan Island, a stopping...

Among twelve top Western birding sites, visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, nesting site of forty million seabirds; California's...

Contemplate the deep and long-term interactions between birds and humans. Beginning in ancient times, explore the roles birds have played in diverse...

Consider guidelines for ethical birding, based in respect for fellow birders and non-birders alike. Conclude with a far-reaching look at matters...

Richard Hammond reveals secret animal abilities from the natural world, and discovers how those same animals have inspired a series of unlikely human...

Sky One introduces the start of a new ongoing documentary series that highlights the potential extinction of some of the world's most famous species....

Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques...

Marine wildlife programme. As part of Big Blue Week, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and a team of marine enthusiasts follow the animals arriving and...

MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery...

Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.