Birding expert James Currie presents components of birding: – essentials of bird anatomy and taxonomy, and how this knowledge helps the student critically in the field; – how to identify birds, plus related topics such as birding by ear, birding at night, bird behavior, avian migration; – optical equipment for birding, highlighting binoculars and spotting scopes, and how to use them; – the exciting activity of locating, approaching, and observing birds in the field: stealth techniques for tracking and approaching birds; ways to attract birds by mimicking bird calls and predators; and how to bring birds into your own yard or surroundings.
Tag: educational
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The Action Pack Saves Christmas
The Action Pack teams up with Santa Claus to save the day when greedy Teddy Von Taker plots to steal all of the Christmas cheer from Hope Springs.
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Dr. Panda TotoTime
The adventures of Dr. Panda and Toto as they go on awesome adventures in Panda City. They discover the world together with their friends Bip, Olette, Meimei, Hoopa, Moo, Richy & June and solve puzzles, learn about shapes, colors, numbers and more.
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Cells at Work!
This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body… According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you! It’s the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells!
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Laid-Back Camp
Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous, 1000 yen-bill-featured Mount Fuji. Even though she manages to bike all the way to Motosu, she’s forced to turn back because of worsening weather. Unable to set her eyes on her goal, she faints partway to her destination. When she wakes up, it’s night, in a place she’s never been before, with no way of knowing how to get home. Nadeshiko is saved when she encounters Rin, a girl who is out camping by herself. This outdoorsy girls story begins with this first encounter between Nadeshiko and Rin.
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Snoopy in Space
Blast off with Snoopy as he fulfills his dream to become a NASA astronaut. Joined by Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, Snoopy takes command of the International Space Station and explores the moon and beyond.
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Dr. STONE
One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he’s got a grand plan in mind, to kickstart civilization with the power of science!
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Passe-Partout
Passe-Partout, Passe-Carreau, Passe-Montagne and their friends are back! Tailored to the reality of today’s kids, the show fires up their imaginations and fosters the learning of skills such as openness to the world, self-confidence, self-respect, respect for others and how to express emotions.
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Madagascar: A Little Wild
The early years of the Madagascar heroes Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, as they grow up in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo.
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Tuttle Twins
The Tuttle Twins show, based on the best-selling books, is the first of its kind cartoon series that aims to instruct while entertaining.