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The Life of Birds: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) nature and documentary series (1998–1998), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

The Life of Birds is a nature and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1998 with 1 season and 10 episodes. The Life of Birds has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 1998.

U.S. premiere: October 21, 1998
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 10
Finale: December 23, 1998

Where to watch The Life of Birds season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Life of Birds season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 21, 1998 – December 23, 1998	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Life of Birds season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	To Fly or Not to Fly	Wed, Oct 21, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Mastery of Flight	Wed, Oct 28, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	The Insatiable Appetite	Wed, Nov 4, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Meat-Eaters	Wed, Nov 11, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Fishing for a Living	Wed, Nov 18, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Signals and Songs	Wed, Nov 25, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Finding Partners	Wed, Dec 2, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Demands of the Egg	Wed, Dec 9, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	The Problems of Parenthood	Wed, Dec 16, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	The Limits of Endurance	Wed, Dec 23, 1998 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Life of Birds

Season 1: Season 1 of The Life of Birds aired from October 21, 1998 to December 23, 1998 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired October 21, 1998)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): David Attenborough (Narrator)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Life of Birds are there?

The Life of Birds has 1 season and 10 episodes listed, airing from October 21, 1998 to December 23, 1998.

Is The Life of Birds cancelled or ended?

The Life of Birds has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 1998.

Where can I watch The Life of Birds?

The Life of Birds originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.