Expeditions With Patrick McMillanStagione 1
Through the eyes of naturalist Patrick McMillan, the world becomes exotic and fascinating. You will be amazed by the discoveries awaiting around the Carolinas and in your backyard.
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13 Episodi
- California - An Ecological IslandE1
California - An Ecological IslandCalifornia is by far America's most diverse state. It's a hotbed for diversity and relicts from the past. How do you generate such diversity, how has it been maintained and what can we learn from California's geologic history. Join Patrick for a look at the coasts, shrublands, deserts and mountains of San Diego County. - The Rice KingdomE5
The Rice KingdomIt was rice that built wealth in South Carolina - vast project of converting swamps to fields that was abandoned in the early 20th century. These fields have reverted to one of the most spectacular natural treasures in the South - havens for wildlife and wildflowers. Sometimes man's alterations can have positive consequences. - Arizona's Sky IslandsE6
Arizona's Sky IslandsWhen you think of southern Arizona you probably don't think about prairies, moist Sycamore and maple forests, or lush oak and pine forests, but they are a huge part of southern Arizona. Join Patrick as he explores the unexpected and unusual diversity found in Arizona's sky islands. - Arizona - A Border or Barrier?E7
Arizona - A Border or Barrier?Much of the diversity of southern Arizona is more Mexican than American. Political borders are changing biological movements and frontiers. Join Patrick as he explores the Mexican connection of American wildlife and challenges they face due to the border fence between the two countries. - Blue Ridge - The Heart of the Eastern ForestE8
Blue Ridge - The Heart of the Eastern ForestThe Southern Blue Ridge escarpment in South Carolina is often overlooked for the loftier peaks of the Appalachian spine but they are the diverse and resilient center of the eastern Deciduous forest. Join Patrick for an unforgettable journey through the "Blue Wall" of South Carolina. - Blue Ridge - A Crucible of LifeE9
Blue Ridge - A Crucible of LifeHome to several unique plant species that exist nowhere else in the wild, the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment is a haven for biodiversity. Waterfalls are aplenty in this region as well, with water playing a major role in the biome’s very existence. However, the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment is undergoing changes to its habitat, some of which involve water, that forebode major transformations to come. Follow along as Patrick pays a visit to one of nature’s most remarkable melting pots in a region that truly is a crucible of life. - Great Plains - An Ever-changing TapestryE10
Great Plains - An Ever-changing TapestryThe state of Nebraska is the heart of the Great Plains, the heartland of the North American continent that is tied to every corner and every life. Join Patrick on an unforgettable voyage of discovery through this immense sea of grass as he explores the ever-changing tapestry of the Great Plains. - Great Plains - Ghosts of the PlainsE11
Great Plains - Ghosts of the PlainsImagine 30 million Bison sharing the plains with humans. In only a decade these massive herds were all but extinguished. Today Prairie Dogs, Black-footed Ferrets and Kit Foxes are the endangered species living on the plains of the American West. Join Patrick as he journeys into the prairie with researchers who are trying to change the fate of those that are on the verge of becoming ghosts. - Grassy Balds: The Heart of RoanE12
Grassy Balds: The Heart of RoanFew places can inspire a naturalist as much as Roan Mountain, located on the border of Tennesse and North Carolina. The crown jewels of this highland are its grassy balds, vast treeless grasslands that are reminiscent of prairies. They shelter many rare and endangered species and connect man to the natural world. Join Patrick as he explores the grassy balds, the heart of Roan. - The Rite of SpringE13
The Rite of SpringBirds migrate huge distances from wintering grounds. Frogs call from wetlands. Deer and elk battle with anglers as weapons. What is the point of all of this? Every spring, thousands of species participate in rites with a single goal in mind: breeding. Join Patrick as he explores the amazing, and often bizarre rituals of many creatures across the continent.