Nature  Revealing Kestrel Flight

Sir David Attenborough uses slow motion photography to examine kestrel flight. Details

 

Program: Nature

Episode: Revealing Kestrel Flight

Kestrels are known as wind hoverers because of the birds' ability to hang motionless in the air. Sir David Attenborough shows us, using slow motion photography, details of their flying technique that we can't see with the naked eye. "Attenborough's Life Stories: Life on Camera " premieres Wednesday, January 23 at 8/7c.

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Duration: (1:25)
Premiere Date: 01/23/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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