Nature in Focus
Synopsis
Approximately 4 billion birds migrate south for winter, with key locations like Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge featured.
Synopsis
Ian Shive photographs migrating sandhill cranes and snow geese at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. He visits from mid-November to mid-February, often bringing his father, who also shares his passion for photography. Shive uses a 500-millimeter lens to capture the endangered whooping cranes in Texas. The film emphasizes the need for habitat preservation as millions of birds undertake their seasonal journeys.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See snow geese and sandhill cranes in stunning detail.
- Find out how to photograph endangered whooping cranes.
- Meet Ian Shive and his father on their birding adventures.
Did You Know
- Snow geese can fly up to 1500 miles from Northern Canada.
- Sandhill cranes can stand three to four feet tall with a wingspan of six feet.
- There are only about 500 whooping cranes left on the planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge?
The best times to visit are mid-November through mid-February.
How tall are sandhill cranes?
Sandhill cranes stand three to four feet tall.
How many whooping cranes are left in the world?
Some figures put the number of whooping cranes at about 500 left on the whole planet.
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