The Secret Life of Birds
Travelling from wild coastlines to urban habitats, this fascinating BBC natural history series follows host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams as he explores the behaviour of birds. This ground breaking series reveals every aspect of their lives from surviving harsh winters to avoiding deadly predators.
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- Documentary
Travelling from wild coastlines to urban habitats, this fascinating BBC natural history series follows host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams as he explores the behaviour of birds. This ground breaking series reveals every aspect of their lives from surviving harsh winters to avoiding deadly predators.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Dawn Chorus
29 mins
A bird's life in Wales must seem the most pleasant existence you could ever wish for. What could possibly be better than being on a perch singing happily all day without a worry in the world?
Episode 2
Feathering the Nest
29 mins
Iolo studies the breeding and nesting behaviour of birds, including the amazing courtship displays of great crested grebes, the impressive sky dance of hen harriers and how nuthatches use mud like cement to prepare their nests.
Episode 3
Living on the Edge
29 mins
Iolo goes on to explore the survival challenges that birds encounter which includes a dramatic scene in which a sparrow hawk seizes the moment to attack a woodpigeon's nest.
Episode 4
Living with Us
29 mins
Iolo reveals how birds have adapted to living alongside humans, making use of buildings, parks and gardens and even the waste we throw away, explaining how one of the most notorious urban birds, the gull, thrives so well in these areas.
Episode 5
Designed for a Welsh Life
29 mins
Iolo explores bird design - their ability to fly, the way their beaks are designed, and how their colour and camouflage enables them to live in many different habitats.