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October 2015
Plight Of The Grassland Birds Premieres
Taking The Long View
From the fields of New England and Canada to the vast plains of Montana to the deserts of Mexico, grassland birds are losing their habitats at an alarming rate. In Plight of the Grassland Birds, our fifth in a series of specials about New England’s migratory birds, Will Lange follows the path of grassland birds across the Americas. Along with experts in each region, he explores how agriculture, reforestation and land development have depleted the nesting habitats for grassland birds such as bobolinks kestrals, Eastern meadow larks, upland sand pipers, and vesper sparrows. He talks with the people who are trying to preserve the habitats of these birds and reverse the trend of destruction.
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Thursday, October 8 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The Adventures Continue During Season 11 Of Windows To The Wild Our avante-gard outdoor adventurer and Emmy Awardwinning host Will Lange returns for 10 new episodes in this season of Windows to the Wild. Join Will as he hikes, paddles, and explores New England and meets people who share his love for the outdoors. This month he goes ocean paddling with the “Kayaking Grandma” and joins a group of visually disabled people to see and hear how they enjoy birding.
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Season 11 • Wednesdays • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Birding By Ear Many birders use hearing as their initial way to “see” birds. For the visually disabled, it’s their only way. Will joins Massachusetts Audubon’s Birding by Ear program on Plum Island.
October 7 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Kayaking Grandma With A Goal Deb Walters is a scientist, grandmother and long-distance kayaker. She began a journey from northern Maine to Guatemala to raise awareness and money for children who live in Guatemala City garbage dumps. Her goal is to pay for kids to attend school. Will paddles with her on the ocean near New Castle to learn more.
October 21 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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