
Bird Movies / Documentaries
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Birds of Passage - A Secret Journey Through the Skies | Free Documentary Nature
For the first time ever, explore unprecedented migratory travels. Every year, millions of migratory birds make their epic journey across Europe. Heading south in the fall, and north in the spring, recently there have been fewer birds in our skies. Some species have even vanished entirely. What could be discouraging them from flying over our lands?
He created a hummingbird paradise in his backyard
Window salesman Eric Pittman's life changed forever the day he noticed an Anna's hummingbird buzzing around his backyard in Esquimalt, B.C. He then began filming the nesting habits of the hummingbirds.
I found this fascinating. The photography and video are incredible. I am always surprised by the fact there is still so much we have to learn about birds.
The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds | Narrated by David Attenborough | Nature Documentary
Discover the fascinating world of hummingbirds in this stunning nature documentary, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Witness the beauty of these flying jewels as they are captured like never before, including breathtaking hummingbirds in slow motion, revealing their incredible speed, agility, and beauty.
Flyways | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS
Follow scientists racing against the clock to save the world’s migratory shorebirds.
Hummingbirds of Hollywood | PBS Nature Documentary
I just watched this - she does wonderful work rehabilitating these fascinating tiny birds. This documentary gives you a glimpse of what is involved and her determination.
Superb Owls by Cornell Lab
This is a short video (about 7 minutes) about owls, like it says…..The biggest, the smallest, the odd, and the unusual.
I’m an owl fan so I found it interesting.
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Dancing With The Birds
This is a documentary, and a documentary that will truly hold your attention, because it is narrated by Emmy Award-winner Stephen Fry. "Dancing with the Birds" is visually captivating, it explores the intricate courtship rituals of avian species around the globe - with a humous twist. It is very entertaining for the birder and non birder. As with the Big Year, I have seen this multiple times.
Birders: The Central Park Effect
I saw this a few years ago, need to watch it again. It is a documentary that is probably more for the birder, not sure how much a non birder will enjoy it - but try it and prove me wrong. "The Central Park Effect" is a documentary that explores the phenomenon of urban birdwatching in one of New York City's most famous green spaces.
Dino Birds - NOVA
Nova Description - “Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs never went extinct. They’re still alive among us – in the form of birds! Birds are the only dinosaurs that survived the cataclysmic mass extinction caused by an asteroid the size of Mt. Everest crashing into Earth about 66 million years ago. The big question is: How? Select Title to read more…
Birders
I watched this a couple years ago, I believe this documentary is probably more for the serious birder.