Extraordinary Birds

See hummingbirds captured at 500 frames per second, and soar with raptors (thanks to tiny cameras). Meet Pale Male, the red-tailed hawk whose residence at an exclusive Fifth Avenue apartment building in New York City made him a celebrity. This fascinating collection features” the greatest nature cinematography  on earth”—New York Times.

See hummingbirds captured at 500 frames per second, join a falcon on the hunt, soar with raptors (thanks to tiny cameras), and get to know the American Bald Eagle, our national emblem. Meet Pale Male, the red-tailed hawk whose residence at an exclusive Fifth Avenue apartment building in New York City made him a celebrity. Seen on public television’s Nature, this fascinating collection features” the greatest nature cinematography  on earth”—New York Times. 6 programs, 7¼ hrs 20 min. 6 DVDs.
 
“The greatest nature cinematography on earth” – The New York Times

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Disc 1
Hummingbirds
Because hummingbirds live their lives in fast forward, much of their fascinating world is typically lost to human perception. Using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds’ magical world can finally be seen and appreciated.
 
Disc 2
Birds
Follow the warlike falcon hunting for prey, a storm of wild birds who bring a monsoon to an Indian reservation, and the 5,000-mile commute of a tiny hummingbird.
 
Disc 3
Pale Male
Of the millions of newcomers who flock to New York City, a red-tailed hawk’s astounding arrival in 1991 made history. Affectionately dubbed Pale Male, eh made an exclusive Fifth Avenue apartment building his home.
 
Disc 4
American Eagle
It is the continent’s most recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head, electric yellow beak, and penetrating eyes. Most people know little about the bald eagle beyond its distinctive appearance.
 
Disc 5
Raptor Force
Raptors are birds of prey and they are a source of inspiration for designers of high performance aircraft. Revolutionary tiny cameras allow you to take off with these aerial predators.
 
Disc 6
The Wild Side of Paradise
Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean: An astonishing and unprecedented look at Cuba’s birds and other wildlife. Also includes programming in Hawaii.
 
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 440 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 6
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: No
Region Code: 0
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: TV-PG
 
“The greatest nature cinematography on earth” –The New York Times