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Spring is a time of birth and rebirth for plants and animals across the country. Join us for night one of a three-night adventure about the season that sets the natural world in motion.

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American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth -- Citizen Science Story: Bird Cams Lab CLIP: 1:46
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Lamb Birth CLIP: 2:54
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Baby Lamb CLIP: 0:51
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American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth -- American Spring LIVE Trailer WATCH: 55:16
Episode 1: Birth and Rebirth
Spring is coming to you, Live on PBS.
TRANSCRIPT

This Spring, Camera Person: 'They're going to come by; we're going to get some shots.'

NATURE goes live!

Scientist: 'If you find the bird you can find the nest.'

American Spring LIVE!

It's a three-night adventure where scientists will make real-time discoveries Scientist: 'I think this is hatched today.'

about the season that sets the natural world in motion.

This year, Spring is coming to you LIVE on NATURE.

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