Flight for Survival: The Migration of Birds

Synopsis
Shows what happens to birds when they migrate to and from Britain and other parts of Europe. Follows the migration of the Arctic tern, sanderlings and swallows and other European species and shows some of the hazards they face. The full treatment of the natural history of migration is supplemented by brief attention to research into migration and navigation with a slight attempt to explain the data.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 41 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 27 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1975
Availability
Hire (Educational Distribution serivce)
Sale (video only - RSPB Film & Video Unit); 1997 sale £8.15 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Uses
Introductory material for 1st- or 2nd-year courses in general zoology or animal behaviour.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
birds; migration - animal

Credits

Director
Hugh Miles
Writer
John Sparks
Contributor
Bruce Pearson; John Kirby
Cast
Barry Payne 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Film Unit

Distributor

Name

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Phone
01795 427614
Fax
01795 474871
Address
c/o Education Distribution Service
Unit 2, Drywall Estate, Castle Road
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RL
Notes
Address for catalogues: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Film and Video Unit, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL, tel 01767 680551, fax 01767 692365
Name

RSPB Film and Video Unit

Phone
01767 680551
Fax
01767 692365
Address
The Lodge
Sandy, Beds
SG19 2DL

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