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Travelling from wild coastlines to urban habitats, this fascinating natural history series from the BBC explores the behaviour of birds, revealing all aspects of their lives, from surviving harsh winters and avoiding predators to living alongside us in towns and cities. Host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams discovers how birds have adapted to changing landscapes, studying their ability to fly and how their unique design, colour and camouflage enables them to live in many habitats, as well as uncovering their courtship and nesting rituals and finding out how and why they communicate. Offering a visual treat of stunning landscapes and captivating wildlife behaviour, The Secret Life of Birds provides perfect family entertainment educating and enthralling in equal measure.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Farkins
Format:DVD
Birds have been on my `to do' list for a long while but the subject has been a bit daunting: other people always know so much, and have better binoculars and steadier hands. Having just watched The Secret Life of Birds I now feel equipped to give the subject a go and delve further.
For me there were plenty of secrets, some more spectacular than others, such as the aerial passing of freshly caught prey between a pair of hen harriers, or a treecreeper hollowing out a cosy sleeping hole in the bark of a giant redwood. More harrowing though was the story of the pigeons: diligently building their nest in Cardiff, taking turns to sit on eggs for three weeks, despite the rain, then four days of feeding until the sparrowhawk arrived - cruel curtains for the chicks as the helpless parents watched on.
I now know how to recognise, and where to find, many more types of birds but I suspect some enthusiasts will feel short-changed by the exclusion of certain species - did I blink and miss the osprey? That apart, I think it makes a fantastic introduction, or a great reminder, of the rich variety of our bird life across Wales, and aspects of behaviour most of us miss - both an inspiration and a snapshot in time.
Huw Jenkins, guest editor of Natur Cymru
For me there were plenty of secrets, some more spectacular than others, such as the aerial passing of freshly caught prey between a pair of hen harriers, or a treecreeper hollowing out a cosy sleeping hole in the bark of a giant redwood. More harrowing though was the story of the pigeons: diligently building their nest in Cardiff, taking turns to sit on eggs for three weeks, despite the rain, then four days of feeding until the sparrowhawk arrived - cruel curtains for the chicks as the helpless parents watched on.
I now know how to recognise, and where to find, many more types of birds but I suspect some enthusiasts will feel short-changed by the exclusion of certain species - did I blink and miss the osprey? That apart, I think it makes a fantastic introduction, or a great reminder, of the rich variety of our bird life across Wales, and aspects of behaviour most of us miss - both an inspiration and a snapshot in time.
Huw Jenkins, guest editor of Natur Cymru
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Colin V
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A six-part series spread over three discs, running about 2½ hours. Filmed in the best BBC house style; Iolo Williams is an excellent guide who communicates his love for birds (and his native country) in an easy-going and informative manner. Be aware though, that this DVD only covers bird-life in Wales, not the whole of the UK: maybe the title of the series should have reflected this. That said though, for those of us who just like to sit back and watch a well-photographed natural history programme about anywhere on our island, this is just the ticket. In answer to the comment on peterb0's post, there are no sub-titles on these discs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed this film tremendously and I am going to watch it many more timesSecret Life of Birds [DVD]. It is so beautiful! Every shot is a pretty picture, the information is interesting and the man guiding the viewer does a great job. Never too long in the picture, always good information, he adds to the film. Did they make more films?
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended
Superb details and work presented in the series. I enjoyed watching it and it was very educative for bird watching.
Published 1 month ago by Hermes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good review of birdlife in Wales
This is a good review of birds and birdwatching in Wales. It focusses on the main species that you are likely to find in Wales and where to see them.
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Richard Comrie
5.0 out of 5 stars
secret life of birds
a great 3 part set dvd's . good narration and excellent photography. well done to IoIo for making it very entertaining
Published 12 months ago by peterb0
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