Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper: Washington DC (National Geographic: Wild Saturday July 15 2023)

Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper: Washington DC airs Saturday July 15 2023 on National Geographic: Wild

What can we expect from this episode

Christian Cooper embarks on a journey to the nation’s capital in search of the region’s remarkable avian species, including eagles, osprey, songbirds, and owls. During his visit, Christian has the privilege of encountering a well-known bald eagle clan, engaging in exhilarating whitewater rafting near a secluded “nest” island, collaborating with conservationists in their efforts to support grassland birds, and even crosses paths with an owl that played a pivotal role in saving a man’s life. Through these captivating experiences, Christian’s understanding and admiration for the diverse birdlife of Washington, DC significantly deepens.

Life-long birder Christian Cooper takes us into the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds. Whether navigating volcanic terrain in Hawaii for elusive honeycreepers, trekking into rainforests in Puerto Rico for parrots, or scaling a bridge in Manhattan for a peregrine falcon, he does whatever it takes to learn about these extraordinary, feathered creatures and show us the remarkable world in the sky above.

Season 1 Episode 5

When can we see the episode

Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper: Washington DC airs Saturday July 15 2023 at 22:00 on National Geographic: Wild

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