The Life of Birds S1E1: To Fly or Not to Fly
- Aired: 1998-10-21
- Time: 20:00:00
- Runtime: 50 minutes
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Overview
In this programme, computer graphics recreate the period 150 million years ago when small, fast-running dinosaurs evolved feathers and took to the air.In New Zealand, David examines the environment required by birds which have survived without recourse to flight, and enjoys a midnight encounter with a kiwi, captured on a starlight-sensitive camera.