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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan

The Rite of Spring

Season 1 Episode 113 | 27m 17s

Every spring, thousands of species participate in rituals with a single goal in mind: breeding. Birds migrate huge distances from wintering grounds. Frogs, each with their own unique voice, call from wetlands. Deer and elk battle with antlers as weapons. McMillan and guests explore the amazing, and often bizarre rituals, of many creatures across the continent and right outside your back door.

Aired: 04/05/13
Distributed nationally by American Public Television.
Extras
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
Join Patrick as he explores how your landscape can be transformed into a crucible of life
Episode: S4 E407 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
Episode: S4 E406 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E403 | 26:48
Watch • 26:51
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature, Part 2
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E404 | 26:51
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Mountain Bogs – Threatened Heritage
Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Episode: S4 E408 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes, Ancient Connections
Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Episode: S4 E405 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
Episode: S4 E402 | 26:48
Watch • 26:50
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
Episode: S4 E401 | 26:50
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 2)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Episode: S4 E410 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 1)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Episode: S4 E409 | 26:48
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Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
Join Patrick as he explores how your landscape can be transformed into a crucible of life
Episode: S4 E407 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
Episode: S4 E406 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E403 | 26:48
Watch • 26:51
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature, Part 2
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E404 | 26:51
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Mountain Bogs – Threatened Heritage
Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Episode: S4 E408 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes, Ancient Connections
Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Episode: S4 E405 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
Episode: S4 E402 | 26:48
Watch • 26:50
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
Episode: S4 E401 | 26:50
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 2)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Episode: S4 E410 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 1)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Episode: S4 E409 | 26:48