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Feathering the Nest

Documentary

48

Jan 22, 2019

Successful breeding is critical to the survival of any bird species. Here, we meet four that go to exceptional lengths to find mates and raise their young.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 4 episodes

Season 1

The Little Penguin,

Following the story of Harry and Sally, a pair of Little Penguins. These flightless, flippered birds create some of the noisiest neighborhoods in nature. Theirs is a family saga of faithful relationships, committed homemaking and vigorous night life.

48m Jan 22, 2019

Secret Life of the Emu,

The Emu is Australia’s biggest native bird and is the second largest bird in the world after the African ostrich: two meters tall, with an almost three-meter running stride and totally flightless.

48m Jan 22, 2019

Aerial Hunters,

Australia has many predatory species, but some of its fiercest are its Birds of Prey. These highly specialized killers are powerful, resourceful and striking. Some, like Falcons, Eagles and Ospreys, hunt by day. Others, like the Owls, hunt by night.

48m Jan 22, 2019

Feathering the Nest,

Successful breeding is critical to the survival of any bird species. Here, we meet four that go to exceptional lengths to find mates and raise their young.

48m Jan 22, 2019