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JUNE 25, 2009
Ganges ~ DVD ~ BBC Travel Channel

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Ganges
Who would have thought India would be a destination for bird watching. After watching this BBC film about the River Ganges, from the Himalayan headwaters, to the fertile bottom land, I have a new respect for balance in nature. Approximately 2 1/2 hours long in three stunning segments, this is a study of the river that is considered sacred by India's inhabitants. I was mesmerized by lammergeiers, who reminded of vultures, but prettier. These regal birds of prey have 10 foot wingspans and are something to see. Also capturing my interest were the plain ol' crows, so much like the ones in my yard, that they could be cousins. But the real winners for bird watching were the Sarus Cranes, standing six feet tall with an eight foot wing span, and perform the beautiful courtship dance. These majestic birds mate for life. The river is also home to many other forms of wildlife including crocs, deer, tigers, mischievous macaques and of course the king of all snakes, the cobra.

Nature is paramount but the documentary wouldn't be complete without the people. Giving a glimpse of the half million Hindu's living here, I wish this part were expanded a bit, but perhaps this is meant for another film. You do see a bit of daily life, the farms, rice fields, and mangroves where men smoke out killer bees in order to collect their honey, all the while being watchful of the man killing tigers.

This film explaining and exploring the Ganges is spectacular and a must for arm chair travelers or those wanting to understand the importance of this sacred river.


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