Near Famous

Discover the natural history of White-eared Hummingbirds, rare summer visitors in the U.S. Experience a male singing his heart out to attract a mate. Follow the female as she builds a nest and cares for the young. Witness the progress of wing feather molt and the variety of wildflowers that are used as nectar sources. All video and photographs are of wild, free-flying hummingbirds in Miller Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Arizona. 28 minutes.

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Owls are magical, mysterious creatures. Follow a pair of Mexican Spotted Owls through two nesting seasons in Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains of southeast Arizona. Watch their young as they develop both in and out of the nest. Discover interesting behaviors and interactions among family members. Learn their diet preferences based on examinations of regurgitated pellets. 36 minutes.

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This 30 minute DVD brings you into the fascinating world of hummingbirds. The first part briefly introduces you to sixteen hummingbird species that occur in the U.S., including identification tips, distribution, migration, and habitat preferences. The second part features a wide range of hummingbird behaviors such as nesting, feeding, response to predators, relationship with flower mites, preening, scratching, bathing, vocalizations, and even walking. Some unusual identification problems are also presented. All video is of wild, free-flying hummingbirds in the U.S. Hummingbirds are shown feeding at a wide variety of flowers. No feeders in this program.

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Follow the trials and tribulations of a family of Black-chinned Hummingbirds from nest building to post-fledging. The dedication and attentiveness of the female will amaze you. Experience the antics of the nestlings and the impact of spiders, mites, weather, accidents, and luck, on their fate. 38 minutes.

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