Episode
Nature: Tumbler in the Sky
Overview
Examines the breeding and nesting cycles of Africa’s Bateleur eagles.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1985-01-13
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Tumbler in the Sky is Episode 10 in Season 3 of Nature. It aired on 1985-01-13. The runtime is 53 min.
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