Earthflight

00:00:24 It's a universal dream to fly like a bird.

00:03:17 an aerial predator of cunning and power.

00:06:12 hoping for yet more opportunities.

00:09:28 Huge pods form around the biggest shoals.

00:12:09 She has to learn how to catch them.

00:15:42 those that are making their first

00:18:06 It has no obvious attractions for migrating birds at all.

00:20:00 "his bill can hold more than his belly can".

00:22:38 The adult pelicans know exactly when the grunion will arrive

00:25:10 They are closely watched by a flock of great egrets

00:28:04 and totally rely upon the dolphins' cast-offs.

00:31:14 In San Francisco Bay

00:32:57 But despite their love of the seaside

00:35:44 so the gulls come here each summer to raise their families.

00:37:50 The eagle encourages others to join the hunt.

00:40:24 As the days go by

00:42:35 but the cowbirds risk their lives to grab fleeing insects.

00:45:29 Like the grunion in Mexico

00:47:42 Hundreds upturned by the waves find it impossible to right themselves.

00:49:35 Now they will continue into Canada

00:51:44 Once one goes, they all do.

00:54:37 All the snow goose families are nearing the end of their journeys.

00:57:24 The snow goose survives against the odds.

100:00:00 launch themselves into the air.