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Migrating Birds

American Spring LIVE: Episode 2 - Migration

Episode 2: Migration Preview

Breeding and the greening of the landscape are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track the journeys of animals such as butterflies, birds, bison and bats over vast ...

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Pete Marra on Migrating Birds

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Facebook Live with Peter Marra

As another sneak peek into what we can expect during our three-day live broadcast, we connected with migrating bird expert, Peter Marra. Watch to learn more about the process of tracking the birds' migrations and Pete's work with the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

Giant Sequoia

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Sequoia Fun Facts

How much do you know about the Giant Sequoias? Since our American Spring LIVE team will be based near the legendary groves, we figured it was the perfect time to brush up our knowledge with a few fun facts about the world's oldest trees.

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American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Episode 1: Birth and Rebirth Preview

Spring is a time of birth and rebirth for plants and animals across the country. Join us for night one of a three-night adventure about the season that sets the natural world in motion.

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FB Live with Dr Rae Wynn Grant

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Facebook Live with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a conservation scientist, large carnivore ecologist, nature storyteller, and advocate. Her expertise is in using statistical modeling to investigate how anthropogenic factors can influence the spatial patterns of carnivore behavior and ecology. One such carnivore - the grizzly bear. She joined ...

Mustard Seed Flowers

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

6 Facts to Show Your Spring Savvy

Get spring savvy with these fun facts about the season! From the tilt of the earth to unique animal behaviors, there are several interesting ways you can tell it's springtime!

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Sheep from Meadowcroft Farm

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Meet Nanne Kennedy & Her Sheep

We visited wool farmer Nanne Kennedy in Washington, Maine to get a sneak peek at her pregnant sheep. We'll be returning to her farm on April 29 for the premiere of American Spring LIVE in hopes to see one of the new lambs actually being ...

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The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention

The clever way the tiniest bird warms her nest

This little goldcrest may not be big enough to cover all her eggs, but thanks to a unique technique she can still keep them warm. The secret to her success can only be revealed through thermal cameras and has been caught on film for the ...

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Time Lapse of Winter to Spring

American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

Spring Time-lapse

The change from winter to spring is a slow and subtle process, but the transformation is nothing short of amazing. Witness the change in 60 seconds to see just how magical it can be.

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