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Every spring, millions of alewife fish surge up Maine’s Sebasticook River—the largest run in the state—drawing a spectacular cast of predators. For a few short weeks, Ospreys hit the jackpot: alewives are the perfect size meal for these fish-hunting specialists. Watch as Ospreys hover high above, then plunge completely underwater in a dramatic fishing style no other raptor can match. Bald Eagles compete for the same prey, and their size and flight style make for a fascinating comparison.
In this episode of Wild Bird Revealed,

_{This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.}

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Tree Swallows are songbirds built for speed and agility—darting, gliding, and swooping after insects over fields, ponds, and wetlands. But these aerial acrobats have another side: they’re playful, competitive, and clever. In this episode of Wild Birds Revealed, nature photographers Tim and Russell Laman aim to slow down the swallows’ frenetic flight to understand how their wings give them such mastery over the air.
Using super slow motion, still photos, and an innovative nest camera, they capture detailed views of the sleek adults and growing

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Atlantic Puffins are a delight to watch, with their tuxedo-like plumage, waddling gait, and enormous, colorful bills. But behind those adorable looks lies a rare set of skills. Puffins are adept at living in two worlds: flying through the air and then diving deep underwater to catch fish.
In this episode of Wild Birds Revealed, nature photographers Tim and Russell Laman visit a Maine puffin colony with the goal of filming these mercurial birds not just in the air but underwater as well.
Using high-definition