Episode

Nature: Cranes of the Grey Wind

Name: Nature: Cranes of the Grey Wind
Released: 1990-01-21
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 81990-01-21

Overview

Scientists study sandhill cranes on Nebraskan plains, Alaskan and Siberian coasts and in the Northwest Territories.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 8
Episode: Episode 10
Air date: 1990-01-21
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Cranes of the Grey Wind is Episode 10 in Season 8 of Nature. It aired on 1990-01-21. The runtime is 53 min.

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