How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment

Season 43 Episode 5

About the Episode

David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 35s

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