The Life of Birds
S01E02 The Mastery of Flight
The second episode explores the intricacies of flight mechanics. For birds, achieving lift-off is often the most demanding task. David Attenborough showcases shearwaters in Japan, where these remarkable birds have adapted by climbing trees to create an ideal launchpad for their aerial adventures.
Season 1 Episodes
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To Fly or Not to Fly?
China Beach (1)
The Mastery of Flight
China Beach (2)
The Insatiable Appetite
Home
Hot Spell
Meat-Eaters
Somewhere Over the Radio
Fishing for a Living
Waiting for Beckett
Signals and Songs
Finding Partners
Brothers
The Demands of the Egg
Chao Ong
The Problems of Parenthood
The Limits of Endurance