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Designed for a Welsh Life
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In this last of five episodes, Welsh host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams explores the ability of birds to fly, the intricate structure of their beaks, and the way their camouflage enables them t...
In this last of five episodes, Welsh host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams explores the ability of birds to fly, the intricate structure of their beaks, and the way their camouflage enables them to live in the many diverse habitats of Wales. Using ultra-slow-motion photography, Williams reveals the precise control that garden birds have over takeoff and landing. He also explains why fulmars are one of the country's most supreme fliers.
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- Creator
- Content Media Corporation
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2011
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (29 min.) : sd., col
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn860690527
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 19, 2013.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Introduction: Designed for a Welsh Life: The Secret Life of Birds (1:18) -- Beaks Unique to Birds (1:33) -- Bills Designed for Digging (2:52) -- Bills on Wading Birds (2:10) -- Beaks on Woodland Birds (1:27) -- Bird Feet Functionality (2:45) -- Bills for Signaling (1:12) -- Colorful Plumage (1:38) -- Hidden Habitats (2:40) -- Flying Techniques (2:01) -- Wings Designed for Gliding (2:12) -- Using vs Creating Wind Currents (0:52) -- Fast Takeoff and Landing (1:39) -- Specialist Flyers (2:28) -- Appreciating Our Country's Habitats (1:46) -- Credits: Designed for a Welsh Life: The Secret Life of Birds (0:40)