Birds Of The Arctic (1974)

The film discusses the migration of various bird species to the Arctic tundra as winter ends. Snow geese and other birds, guided by instinct, travel from southern regions to nest in the Arctic. The willow tarmigan is among the first to arrive, adapting its plumage for summer. As snow melts, more species like the Arctic tern and sandhill crane arrive for nesting. The video highlights the nesting behaviors, camouflage, and predator-prevention tactics of Arctic birds. By summer, vegetation blooms, providing food for grazing birds. Young birds, including snow geese and whistling swans, are able to fend for themselves shortly after hatching. The film concludes by noting the return migration of these birds in the fall after they have raised their young.

Keywords
Arctic, migration, snow geese, willow tarmigan, nesting, camouflage, predator, vegetation, young birds, breeding grounds

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