Disc 1 - A Comprehensive Guide To British Birds.
An informative guide to birds of the British Isles, this comprehensive DVD includes all the familiar birds that we see everyday, to the rarest that are seldom seen. This programme is an ideal guide for youngsters learning to identify birds, experienced birdwatchers or anyone with a bird table who enjoys watching their antics from the comfort of an armchair. Special menus highlight various facts about each of the 72 birds featured from diet and wingspan, to population numbers and breeding locations. The identification of each bird is simple with each one carrying a number that corresponds to the DVD index.
Disc 2 - Urban Birds In The Garden.
There is nothing more delightful than watching birds in your own back yard, and even if you live in one of Britain's bustling towns or cities, it's a pleasure that nature affords us all. With almost three million adults taking an active interest in bird watching and the numbers increasing almost daily, this is becoming a hugely popular past time that truly does benefit both the watcher and the watched. This programme has been designed to assist and inspire the urban birdwatcher to make the most of viewing the wildlife, quite literally, on their own doorstep. Although it's not essential to name a bird to enjoy watching it, most people with an interest in ornithology like to be able to make an accurate identification. With the help of up close and personal images of the most common species to be found across the nation, and a few of the rarer birds that you have an outside chance of spotting in more urban environments, you can increase your knowledge, or if you prefer, simply enjoy watching these beautifully filmed birds. With tips on accurate identification and techniques for attracting the maximum number of bird species into view, there is something for everyone. Discover the value of live foods, investigate the provision of nesting boxes and find out why no birdwatcher should ever be without a supply of black sunflower seeds.
Disc 3 - Birds Of The British Countryside.
For many birdwatchers, the transition from interested bystander into a more experienced twitcher is a very gradual one, usually heralded by a desire to get out and about in the beautiful British countryside in search of birds in their natural habitat. If this is the stage you've reached, then without a doubt this programme is for you. Packed with information to help you get the best from bird watching expeditions, you can embark on a delightful journey of discovery by enjoying a selection of the best-loved British countryside birds. From Jays and Wrens to Thrushes and Buzzards, find out the best places to look for specific species, and of course the close-up footage will also help you improve your identification skills. For anyone with an interest in birds, this is an hour of beautiful pictures of these lovely and fascinating creatures, and even if you never venture further than your own armchair, you will get a rare insight into the secret world of birds, including the nesting habits of the Cuckoo and an enchanting view of British Owls. So sit back, relax and prepare for a virtual bird watching experience in the countryside of Britain.
DVD Info
Triple DVDset
Region: 2
Running Time: 220 minutes
Release Date: 26/09/05
