David Attenborough's Life Stories

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Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants

Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world

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David Attenborough's Life Stories: Series 2: Hummers

08/04/2011

Hummers

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Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.

Living throughout the Americas, Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills defying imagination. From  2011.

Hummingbirds are given spectacular names motivated by their striking colours, patterns and shimmering metallic iridescence; their names are beautiful as are the birds. 

David Attenborough has filmed them on several occasions and is fascinated by their agility and flying skills to drink nectar from flowers inaccessible to any other animal. 

Propelled by this rocket fuel of nature, they are capable of flying great distances and living life in the fast lane. 

Enchanting in this story is how moved David Attenborough is when recalling a story of their conservation; a rare piece of good news he comments.

Written and presented by Sir David Attenborough

Producer:  Julian Hector

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2011.

David Attenborough's Life Stories: Series 2

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