Watch Wild America, Game Birds & Fishes Collection

2005
1 Season

Wild America is a nature documentary series featuring the extraordinary wildlife of North America. Created by Marty Stouffer Productions Ltd, this show explores the diversity of birds, fish, and other creatures that inhabit the continent's forests, rivers, and seas.

In the Game Birds & Fishes Collection, viewers get an up-close look at some of the most elusive and fascinating creatures found in North America's wilderness. From majestic bald eagles to swift sailfish, this collection showcases the remarkable skills and traits of these incredible animals.

The episodes are divided into two categories: game birds and fishes. The game birds section begins with a spectacular episode on the American bald eagle. In this episode, viewers witness the grace and poise of this powerful raptor as he swoops down to catch his prey from the water's surface. The camera crew has done an excellent job of capturing the breathtaking beauty of this national symbol in its natural habitat.

The series then moves on to explore some of the most sought-after game birds, including wild turkey, pheasant, wood duck, and grouse. Each episode delves into the habits, habitats, and behavioral traits of these birds, revealing their unique personalities and survival instincts.

One of the highlights of the game birds section is the episode on the wild turkey. In this episode, viewers get a rare glimpse of the male turkey's elaborate mating display, where he fans out his magnificent tail feathers and struts around his female suitors. The episode explains how the turkey's brilliant plumage and vocalizations have evolved to attract females and intimidate other males during mating season.

The fishes section of the collection is equally enthralling, showcasing the underwater world of North America's rivers, lakes, and oceans. From the shimmery scales of rainbow trout to the stealthy movements of sharks, the fishes section provides a comprehensive insight into the fascinating lives of these aquatic creatures.

The opening episode of the fishes section is dedicated to the world-renowned salmon run. The crew captures the raw power and energy of the salmon as they swim upstream to spawn against all odds. With breathtaking underwater shots and drone footage of the salmon's journey, the episode offers a remarkable insight into this lesser-known natural wonder.

Other episodes focus on diverse species of fish such as catfish, bass, crappie, and mooneye, each showcasing their unique features, habitats, and behaviors. Some of the standout episodes include a look at the fiercely territorial black bass and the colorful world of tropical saltwater fish.

Overall, Wild America's Game Birds & Fishes Collection offers a compelling glimpse into the world of North America's stunning wildlife. Audiences of all ages will be captivated by the breathtaking footage, informative narration, and engaging storytelling that make this show a must-watch for nature lovers.

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Seasons

10. Fascinating Fishes

May 1, 2005

A "Fish" is such a standard shape that we seldom think how ancient, yet how perfectly modern, is this superbly successful design. Here we see its most incredible variations, from the largest "living fossils"-huge, prehistoric Alligator Gar-to the smallest-the dazzlingly colorful Darters. This underwater exploration leaves us marvelling at their adaptations.

9. Cutthroat: Grizzly Creek, Pt. 3

May 1, 2005

As Marty and his crew continue to delve into the life cycle of the Cutthroat Trout, their exploration leads to Grizzly Creek. Here, Marty finds evidence of the big Bears' presence and goes underwater to film the spawning ritual of the Cutthroat. In a fitting finale, some Trout die, as others return to the Lake. As the adventure ends, we're left with deeper feeling for all life.

8. Cutthroat: Yellowstone River, Pt. 2

May 1, 2005

The crew's exploration takes them deeper into the northern wilderness along the magnificent Yellowstone River. At LeHardy Rapids, Marty catches slippery Cutthroat to study them face-to-face, then dives into the turbulence to hand-feed a large school of Trout with Salmonfly larvae. Back on the surface, we examine the reproductive cycle and all the other primary predators of the Salmonfly.

7. Cutthroat: Yellowstone Lake, Pt. 1

May 1, 2005

Yellowstone Lake has a vast underwater wilderness never seen by the two million annual visitors to this National Park. It is also the realm of a creature that forms the cornerstone of an entire aquatic ecosystem-the brilliant Cutthroat Trout. A summer-long exploration by Marty Stouffer and crew begins in the remote Thorofare Region, our wildest land south of Alaska.

6. Billion Dollar Bass

May 1, 2005

The aptly-named Largemouth Bass is the top game fish in America and, as a result, Big Business to fishermen. Marty Stouffer takes us on an exciting excursion into the bizarre world of Bass fishing. Along the way, we also examine the complete life history of this fascinating member of the Perch family. Ultimately, we also see its enormous economic importance.

5. Wings Over the Marshv

May 1, 2005

Spring comes to our four flyways, heralding the arrival of millions of migrating Waterfowl. In marshlands from Canada to Mexico, Divers and Dabblers perform gaudy breeding rituals and settle into nesting season, an unfolding drama of rebirth in America's heartland. Beautiful adults and cute young alike must survive clashes with Raccoons, Weasels and Eagles.

4. Timberdoodles of Moosehorn

May 1, 2005

"œTimberdoodle, Bogsucker, Twister"-the Woodcock and its nicknames are equally unusual. It flies as slowly as 5 mph, or becomes a blur of speed as it spirals hundreds of feet into the air in a spectacular springtime courtship display. Its life story, from downy young to fall migration, is filmed at Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge in Maine. Moles and Moose also play a part in the story.

3. Pretty As a Quail

May 1, 2005

With its shy habits, soft plumage, and alert dark eyes, it's no wonder the Bobwhite Quail of our southeastern states inspired this Southern compliment. Other members of the widespread Quail family include the Gambel's, California, Montezuma and Scaled Quail. Their behavior, both as individuals and in coveys, proves them to be as clever and resourceful as they are lovely.

2. Dancers of the Dawn

May 1, 2005

In springtime, in the mysterious hour before sunrise, feathered shadows gather on secluded display grounds, risking predation to perform ancient rites of survival. From coast to coast, from deep forest to prairie sandhill to high timberline, North America is home to a variety of Grouse; each noted for its colorful vocal sacs and each with its own spectacular courtship dance.

1. Birds of Peace

May 1, 2005

Since ancient times, the faithful, home-loving Dove has been a universal sign of peace. The billing and cooing of a courting pair suggests true love. This program examines the intimate lives of our six wild and three domestic species of Pigeons and Doves: their displays, courtship, family life and migration-as well as the irony that these graceful Birds are the most hunted on earth.

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