The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Name: The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America
Genre: Documentary
Released: 26 May 2017
Rating: 0.00
Cast: James Currie

2017-05-26 United States of America 30 minutes.

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Documentary natural history birding educational guide science

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Season - Episode

1 Season 1 May 26, 2017

1 - 1

Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy May 26, 2017
1 - 2

Basic Bird Anatomy May 26, 2017
1 - 3

Size, Shape, and Color as Birding Tools May 26, 2017
1 - 4

Bird Distribution, Status, and Endemism May 26, 2017
1 - 5

Habitat and Season as Birding Tools May 26, 2017
1 - 6

Introduction to Birding Optics May 26, 2017
1 - 7

Tactics for Better Birding May 26, 2017
1 - 8

Using Bird Behavior to Identify Birds May 26, 2017
1 - 9

Understanding Variations in Plumage May 26, 2017
1 - 10

Birding by Ear May 26, 2017
1 - 11

Essentials of Bird Migrations May 26, 2017
1 - 12

Birding at Night May 26, 2017
1 - 13

Pelagic Birds May 26, 2017
1 - 14

Waterbirds, Shorebirds, and Game Birds May 26, 2017
1 - 15

Diurnal Raptors May 26, 2017
1 - 16

From Doves to Kingfishers May 26, 2017
1 - 17

Passerines: From Flycatchers to Thrushes May 26, 2017
1 - 18

Passerines: From Thrashers to Warblers May 26, 2017
1 - 19

Passerines: From Tanagers to Birders May 26, 2017
1 - 20

Photography for Birders May 26, 2017
1 - 21

Birding Sites in Eastern North America May 26, 2017
1 - 22

Birding Sites in Western North America May 26, 2017
1 - 23

Birds and People May 26, 2017
1 - 24

Birding Ethics and Conservation May 26, 2017

Overview

Birding expert James Currie presents components of birding: - essentials of bird anatomy and taxonomy, and how this knowledge helps the student critically in the field; - how to identify birds, plus related topics such as birding by ear, birding at night, bird behavior, avian migration; - optical equipment for birding, highlighting binoculars and spotting scopes, and how to use them; - the exciting activity of locating, approaching, and observing birds in the field: stealth techniques for tracking and approaching birds; ways to attract birds by mimicking bird calls and predators; and how to bring birds into your own yard or surroundings.

Year 2017

Studio Wonderium, The Great Courses

Director James Currie

Crew James Currie (Writer)

Popularity 0.205

Language English