Earth at Night in Colour — S01E05 — Wild Cities

00:00:18 The night.

00:01:15 Alien landscapes.

00:02:31 And whilst we're asleep,

00:04:09 Each spring, millions of small birds pass over the city

00:05:21 Striking fast-moving prey in the dark takes absolute precision.

00:06:43 But the kill isn't for her.

00:08:16 Each night, billions of light bulbs burst into life.

00:09:25 all this water is a vital lifeline...

00:11:11 When it's hot in the city,

00:12:09 Mum finally gets the chance for some much-needed me time.

00:14:01 A nocturnal life of crime is making one city creature...

00:15:06 But it's not just garbage on the menu.

00:16:21 - Daring and complex raids like this... -

00:17:21 By day, it's a favorite spot for hikers.

00:19:03 no human has ever set eyes on her.

00:20:18 Sharing these hills with large mule deer...

00:21:26 Nikita manages to thrive in a space only a quarter of that size.

00:22:41 the crew filmed peregrine falcons hunting at night for the first time.

00:23:38 and recording those that didn't make it.

00:24:04 that didn't make it to his breeding ground.

00:24:40 During their morning patrol,

00:25:14 Two-thirds of them were found dead,

00:25:48 So he has flown thousands of miles to get here, and he's made it.

00:26:35 the future of many species could depend on the simple flick of a switch.