Flying Alongside Common Cranes Over Venice
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Common cranes have been hand-reared to fly alongside a microlight to capture these images.
Earthflight (Winged Planet) uses many different filming techniques to create the experience of flying with birds as they reveal some of the greatest natural and man-made monuments of the planet.
Clip taken from the 'Europe' episode of Earthflight (Winged Planet). You can download this episode or the whole series on iTunes in the UK at:
Cities aren't always so popular with birds.
Venice was once an area of marshland where migrating cranes could rest and feed.
Now, they have to keep on flying.
Other can help her tired offspring.
Air rising from her wing tips gives a boost to those following in her wake.
As they follow, young birds also learn the route.
Next year, they will have to make the journey on their own.