Monday, September 9, 2013

Nature - PBS Video: 'Earthflight: Africa' Sneak Peek - Airs Sep 11 '13

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NATURE - PBS VIDEO: 'EARTHFLIGHT: AFRICA' SNEAK PEEK - AIRS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 AT 8/7C

Sep 9, 2013

Cape gannets fly off the coast of South Africa in search of the great sardine run, the biggest fish migration in the world. The birds dive into the ocean to feast as dolphins, also on the hunt, push the sardines toward the water's surface. It doesn't take long before bronze whaler sharks and bride whales join them. EARTHFLIGHT: Africa airs September 11 at 8/7c.

What would it be like to see the world from a bird’s perspective? To experience riding on the backs of bald eagles and snow geese or flying alongside a flock of brown pelicans as they scan and dive for fish in the ocean below. State-of-the-art technology and sophisticated camera techniques have now made it possible to do just that and more as EARTHFLIGHT, A Nature Special Presentation takes viewers on a breathtaking aerial adventure over six continents.

It took EARTHFLIGHT series producer John Downer and his team four years to film more than 100 bird species in 40 different countries. Using strategically placed cameras, including tiny HD cameras placed on the backs of trained birds, this six-part series captures amazing viewpoints that have never been seen before.

In episode two, 'Africa,' fly and arrow-dive with cape gannets among sharks, dolphins, whales and the great sardine run. Soar with fish eagles, flamingos, kelp gulls and vultures to see the most animal-packed continent with fresh eyes.

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