EARTHFLIGHT
Each winter evening, attracted by the heat of the city, 5 million
starlings stream into Rome. Before the birds roost, their maneuvers
create mesmerizing aerial displays. These flying formations help the
starlings confuse an attacking peregrine falcon. To achieve
synchronicity, each bird shadows seven of its nearest neighbors. Their
reflexes react 10 times faster than any human pilot. Watch a scene from
EARTHFLIGHT: Europe which airs Wednesday, September 18 at 8PM ET (check
local listings). (Restricted to U.S. and Territories.)
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