Nature S04E09 · The Feathered Swarm

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The huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.

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1. 1 1. And Then the Rains Came1985-10-20 · 53mTorrential rains flood Kenya’s Tsavo Plain triggering a cycle of animal and plant regeneration that flowers in the short period before the next drought.
2. 2 2. Battle of the Leaves1985-10-27 · 53mHow plants and their leaves adapt to different climates, predatory animals and man.
3. 3 3. The Ganges Gharial1985-11-03 · 53mA five-year chronicle of India’s endangered gharial crocodile.
4. 4 4. One Man’s Island1985-11-10 · 53mThe year-long sojourn of artist and naturalist Keith Brockie on Scotland's Isle of May is captured on film.
5. 5 5. Selva Verde: The Green Jungle1985-11-17 · 53mAn exploration of the ecosystem of Central America's rain forest.
6. 6 6. The Plant Hunters1985-11-24 · 53mAn exploration of the scientific research into the nutritional, medicinal and economic value of plants.
7. 7 7. Kalahari: Wilderness Without Water1985-12-15 · 53mAn examination of the diverse plants and animals that have adapted to the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
8. 8 8. Emas: High Plains of Brazil1986-01-05 · 53mA visit to Brazil's national park Emas, home to a unique collection of rare and unusual wildlife.
9. 9 9. The Feathered Swarm1986-01-26 · 53mThe huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.
10. 10 10. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean1986-02-16 · 53mA look at sea creatures of the Arctic including planktonic animals, small crustaceans, seals, belugas, tucked narwhals and polar bears.
11. 11 11. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of Beyond1986-02-23 · 53mAfter the nine-month Arctic winter, lemmings, hares, foxes and caribous become active to raise their young.
12. 12 12. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge1986-03-02 · 53mA study of man’s relationship with the Arctic and its wildlife.
13. 13 13. Saguaro: Sentinel of the Desert1986-03-09 · 53mWolfgang Bayer focuses on the native giant saguaro cactus of the southwestern United States.
14. 14 14. Death Trap1986-03-23 · 53mThe sophisticated trapping mechanism of the main group of carnivorous plants.
15. 15 15. Aspen: Dancer on the Wind1986-04-06 · 53mA look at the trembling aspen, a widely distributed poplar found in more regions of North America than any other tree.
16. 16 16. Secrets of an African Jungle1986-04-27 · 53mThe fragile ecosystem of the great African rainforest of Korup in Cameroon.
17. 17 17. Birdwatch from Florida1986-05-04 · 53mChronicling a weeklong series of bird-watching activities at sites that include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Tampa Bay Island and Port Orange.
18. 18 18. The Gooneys of Midway1986-05-11 · 53mWildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.
19. 19 19. Where Eagles Fly1986-05-18 · 53mA five year study of the golden eagle, Britain's largest bird of prey, in the Scottish highlands.
20. 20 20. The Skyhunters1986-05-25 · 53mAn examination of the vultures of Africa's Serengeti plain and the rainforests of South America.