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Wildlife: “Hummingbirds Don’t Like Flying In Rainy Conditions” (Smithsonian)

No bird is more skilled at in-flight feeding than a hummingbird, thanks to their ability to hover in the air. But if it’s rainy, these fantastic flyers have to be extremely careful not to get hurt.

From the Series: Into the Wild Colombia: A Hummingbird’s Quest http://bit.ly/2Pvi9Fh

Top Travel Videos: “Aerial America – Florida” (Smithsonian Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdM_0k9u2bo

From the sugar-white beaches of Siesta Key, to the green wetlands of the Everglades, to vast Florida orange groves, discover the colorful sights and history of the Sunshine State.

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Top Travel Videos: “Aerial America – Maryland / Delaware” (Smithsonian)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQ8NjjXinY

Maryland and Delaware are two small states of great historical significance. Highlighted by the great bays of the eastern seaboard: Chesapeake and Delaware, both states are defined by the legacies of their colonial pasts. This aerial journey reveals their giant stature in the history of America.

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Top Travel Videos: “Aerial America – Colorado” (Smithsonian Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMLte7OEQaE

Get ready for a Rocky Mountain adventure over the state that boasts some of the highest peaks, tallest sand dunes and largest single-site brewery in America. Every year Colorado attracts music lovers, ski buffs, and sports fans drawn to its Red Rocks, Aspen slopes and the Broncos’ Mile High Stadium. But it is also a state with a history, marked by war, a gold rush and legendary bank robberies. Through it all, Colorado remains a feast for the eyes.

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Top Travel Videos: “Aerial America – Alabama” (Smithsonian Channel)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2eHz3xRat8

Discover Alabama’s rich history as we reveal the vast discoveries that forged a path to equality for millions. The story of the Cotton State has as many dramatic turns as the tracks of the Talladega Superspeedway.

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