Season 1
(2017)
Cast
as Self - Host
Episodes
Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy 0.0
May 26, 2017
Begin by delving into the history of birdwatching in the U.S., from the early naturalists of the 18th century to today'…
Basic Bird Anatomy 0.0
May 26, 2017
Investigate the anatomy of birds, and how understanding anatomical features aids us in identification. Then learn about…
Size, Shape, and Color as Birding Tools 0.0
May 26, 2017
Look first at three physical tools that you can use right away to become a more effective birder. Consider how familiar…
Bird Distribution, Status, and Endemism 0.0
May 26, 2017
Take account of three further aids for bird identification. See how charting birds' distribution or geographical range …
Habitat and Season as Birding Tools 0.0
May 26, 2017
Explore the North American habitats of forest, grasslands, desert, sagebrush, chaparral, and tundra, distinguishing the…
Introduction to Birding Optics 0.0
May 26, 2017
This lecture discusses the core optical tools that aid us in observing birds in the field. Study the parts of a pair of…
Tactics for Better Birding 0.0
May 26, 2017
Today, review a range of methods for attracting birds, in the field and at home. In both places, consider the use of st…
Using Bird Behavior to Identify Birds 0.0
May 26, 2017
Look into six categories of bird behavior, as they provide vital information for identification. See how individual spe…
Understanding Variations in Plumage 0.0
May 26, 2017
Plumage variation in a single bird reveals much useful information. First, take account of plumage differences based on…
Birding by Ear 0.0
May 26, 2017
Study the physics and biology of avian sounds, which underlie the rich range of birdsong heard in the field. Discover h…
Essentials of Bird Migrations 0.0
May 26, 2017
Migration seasons provide excellent opportunities to sight unfamiliar bird species. Here, uncover the evolutionary orig…
Birding at Night 0.0
May 26, 2017
Some additional birding skills are needed for night viewing of birds. Learn about equipment for night birding, ways of …
Pelagic Birds 0.0
May 26, 2017
Open sea birding adds another exciting dimension to birdwatching. Begin with an introduction to sea trips for birding, …
Waterbirds, Shorebirds, and Game Birds 0.0
May 26, 2017
In the first of six lectures on the bird families of North America, study four groups of birds that most people will fi…
Diurnal Raptors 0.0
May 26, 2017
Now travel into the world of these iconic and alluring birds of prey, and their distinguishing features, ranges, and be…
From Doves to Kingfishers 0.0
May 26, 2017
Here, study several diverse groups of birds, ranging from the familiar to the exotic. Explore the surprising variety of…
Passerines: From Flycatchers to Thrushes 0.0
May 26, 2017
Begin to uncover the huge spectrum of Passerines (perching or songbirds). Start with the flycatchers, aerialists adept …
Passerines: From Thrashers to Warblers 0.0
May 26, 2017
Continue with the astonishing variety of North American songbirds. Learn about birds that mimic, the mockingbirds and c…
Passerines: From Tanagers to Birders 0.0
May 26, 2017
Today, complete your review of the Passerines (songbirds). Beginning with the seed-eating towhees, explore the many var…
Photography for Birders 0.0
May 26, 2017
Lay a foundation for fine bird photography, starting with the basics of aperture, shutter speed, ISO (light sensitivity…
Birding Sites in Eastern North America 0.0
May 26, 2017
Learn about eleven of the best birding destinations in the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Among them, pay visits to Maine's M…
Birding Sites in Western North America 0.0
May 26, 2017
Among twelve top Western birding sites, visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, nesting site of forty milli…
Birds and People 0.0
May 26, 2017
Contemplate the deep and long-term interactions between birds and humans. Beginning in ancient times, explore the roles…
Birding Ethics and Conservation 0.0
May 26, 2017
Consider guidelines for ethical birding, based in respect for fellow birders and non-birders alike. Conclude with a far…