Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton, tells the compelling story of three amazing bird species-the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck-with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. All of them depend on the wetlands for their survival. You also will meet the dedicated stewards of the land and scientists who understand the importance of this diverse and vital ecosystem for everyone.
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00:00 - Bigger Than Texas: The Hidden Prairie Wetlands
01:10 - How the Prairie Wetlands Were Formed
02:20 - Why Every Wetland Is Different
03:30 - Following North America's Greatest Bird Migration
04:45 - Why Millions of Birds Return Every Spring
06:10 - What Is the Prairie Pothole Region?
08:00 - Why These Wetlands Matter to Wildlife
10:00 - How Birds Keep Ecosystems Healthy
12:10 - Following the Yellow Warbler, Sandhill Crane and Mallard
14:30 - What Is a Bird Flyway?
16:30 - How Citizen Scientists Help Protect Birds
18:40 - Why Wetlands Matter to People Too
21:00 - How Birds Navigate Thousands of Miles
24:00 - Do Birds Use the Stars to Migrate?
27:00 - Surviving Storms Along the Journey
30:00 - The Challenges Facing Prairie Wetlands
33:30 - Why Wetland Conservation Matters
36:30 - Protecting North America's Bird Paradise
39:00 - What Wings Over Water Teaches Us About Nature
Wings Over Water | TVO Docs
Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton, tells the compelling story of three amazing bird species-the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck-with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. All of them depend on the wetlands for their survival. You also will meet the dedicated stewards of the land and scientists who understand the importance of this diverse and vital ecosystem for everyone.
#documentary #freedocumentary #birds #animals #wildlife #Nature
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About TVO Docs:
TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. Our thought-provoking TVO documentaries enable you to explore social, political and current affairs through a diverse range of storytelling perspectives. New docs are added all the time, so be sure to subscribe to our channel for regular updates.
00:00 - Bigger Than Texas: The Hidden Prairie Wetlands
01:10 - How the Prairie Wetlands Were Formed
02:20 - Why Every Wetland Is Different
03:30 - Following North America's Greatest Bird Migration
04:45 - Why Millions of Birds Return Every Spring
06:10 - What Is the Prairie Pothole Region?
08:00 - Why These Wetlands Matter to Wildlife
10:00 - How Birds Keep Ecosystems Healthy
12:10 - Following the Yellow Warbler, Sandhill Crane and Mallard
14:30 - What Is a Bird Flyway?
16:30 - How Citizen Scientists Help Protect Birds
18:40 - Why Wetlands Matter to People Too
21:00 - How Birds Navigate Thousands of Miles
24:00 - Do Birds Use the Stars to Migrate?
27:00 - Surviving Storms Along the Journey
30:00 - The Challenges Facing Prairie Wetlands
33:30 - Why Wetland Conservation Matters
36:30 - Protecting North America's Bird Paradise
39:00 - What Wings Over Water Teaches Us About Nature
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