Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper
Episodes
Season 01
06. Alabama
Eagles, shrikes, woodpeckers and kites! Christian Cooper travels to the deep south to discover the uniquely wonderful birdlife in one of the nations most biodiverse statesAlabama. From flying the famous Auburn War Eagle, meeting the serial killer of songbirds, and learning how to drive a tractor to attract some acrobatic birds, Christian gains insights and a new perspective on the region.
Air Date: 07/22/2023
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05. Washington, DC
Eagles, osprey, songbirds and owls! Christian Cooper travels to the nations capital to discover the iconic birds of the region. From meeting a famous bald eagle family, to whitewater rafting to a pristine nest island, to working with conservationists to help grassland birds, to meeting an owl that saved a mans life, Christian gains a greater appreciation for the birds of DC.
Air Date: 07/15/2023
04. Palm Springs
Raptors, ravens, hummingbirds and more! Christian Cooper heads to the oasis of Palm Springs to discover the wild and wonderful world of desert birds. From working with a bird of prey thats a mans best friend, to digging a condo for a tiny owl, to seeing majestic, nesting migratory great blue herons, Christian learns what it takes for these feathered creatures to survive in the desert.
Air Date: 07/08/2023
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03. Hawaii
Christian Cooper sets out to explore the outstanding birdlife on the Big Island of Hawaii. Among lush rainforests and rocky lava terrain, Christian meets a majestic Hawaiian Hawk, feeds adorable baby white terns and joins a wild goose chase – all while learning what makes Hawaiis feathered residents so exceptional.
Air Date: 07/01/2023
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02. New York City
Christian Cooper sets out to discover the hidden birdlife bonanza in his own backyard, New York City. He meets baby falcons atop the George Washington Bridge, gives a pigeon a footbath, builds a protective fence for some tiny shorebirds, and bands a feisty herring gull, all in an effort to help the beautiful birds of his hometown thrive.
Air Date: 06/24/2023
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01. Puerto Rico
Christian Cooper treks into the lush rainforest to meet the bright, boisterous and iconic Puerto Rican Parrot before helping to release seven of them into the wild. Along the way, he kayaks through a bat-filled cave to find the adorable Puerto Rican Tody, climbs into the jungle to lay eyes on one of the worlds most mysterious birds behind a waterfall, and meets a young, deaf pelican on the ocean.
Air Date: 06/17/2023
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