The BEST episodes directed by David Parer
#1 - Parrots in the Land of Oz
Nature - Season 26 - Episode 6
An exploration of Australia's diverse parrot population, including the fig parrot, the golden-shouldered parrot and the palm cockatoo. The overview examines their mating rituals and fight for survival, and details the damage the birds can do to farmers' crops.
#2 - Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea
Natural World - Season 12 - Episode 3
An extraordinary glimpse into the world of these incredibly efficient predators, Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea is an intriguing celebration of the species’ ingenious hunting methods, sophisticated communication skills and strong family ties.
#3 - Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers
Natural World - Season 13 - Episode 1
Focusing on a pair of albatrosses during the year they produce and raise a chick, Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers is an engaging and atmospheric insight into the wildlife of the sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands. Delving into a previously unknown area, the film follows the intriguing work of French scientist Henri Weimerskirch as he uses satellite tracking and time-depth recorders to follow the ever changing population of these remote isles.
#4 - The Dragons of Galapagos
Natural World - Season 16 - Episode 11
A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.
#5 - Islands of the Vampire Birds
Natural World - Season 17 - Episode 16
Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pick ticks off tortoises but also to drink the blood of the latter.