Episode

Nature: The Gooneys of Midway

Name: Nature: The Gooneys of Midway
Released: 1986-05-11
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 41986-05-11

Overview

Wildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 18
Air date: 1986-05-11
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

The Gooneys of Midway is Episode 18 in Season 4 of Nature. It aired on 1986-05-11. The runtime is 53 min.

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