Nature
The Life of Birds
A natural history of bird life narrated by David Attenborough.
1. To Fly or Not to Fly? (49 mins)
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- Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of SpringUninterrupted and unspoiled, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory.59 mins
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- David Attenborough's Zoo Quest in ColourThe best of David Attenborough's early adventures as never seen before - in colour.89 mins
- CoastNick Crane attempts a daunting, long-coveted mountaineering challenge on the Isle of Skye.18 mins
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