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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
PBS

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 1 · Episode 8

Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation

Aired Apr 21, 1974at 9PM·55m

Birds migrate in search of perpetual summer, sometimes traveling as much as 20,000 miles every year. NOVA uses radar to track and identify migrating birds that travel at night, focusing on how they coose routes tat avoid bad weather and make the best of prevailing winds—information that can aid meteorologists.

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When did NOVA Season 1 Episode 8 air?

NOVA Season 1 Episode 8 aired on April 21, 1974 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 1 Episode 8?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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