Plot Synopsis

EXTRAORDINARY BIRDER WITH CHRISTIAN COOPER is a reality series that follows life-long birder Christian Cooper, who introduces viewers to wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds. Whether navigating volcanic terrain in Hawaii for elusive honeycreepers, trekking into rainforests in Puerto Rico for parrots, or scaling a bridge in Manhattan for a peregrine falcon, he does whatever it takes to learn about these extraordinary, feathered creatures and show us the remarkable world in the sky above. On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT, Nat Geo Wild premiered a half-hour sneak peek of EXTRAORDINARY BIRDER WITH CHRISTIAN COOPER. The series officially debuted on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT on Nat Geo Wild with one episode. Four days later -- on Wednesday, June 21 -- Disney+ released the entire first season, with episodes making their linear television debut on Nat Geo Wild on Saturday nights. Episodes include:

"Puerto Rico" (Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Christian Cooper kayaks through caves, hikes over waterfalls, and treks into the rainforest to discover the rare and colorful birds of Puerto Rico.

"New York City" (linear television debut on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Christian Cooper meets peregrine falcon chicks, gives a pigeon a footbath and releases a streetsmart kestrel in his hometown, New York City.

"Hawaii" (linear television debut on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Christian Cooper sets out to explore the outstanding birdlife on the Big Island of Hawaii. Among lush rainforests and rocky lava terrain, Christian meets a majestic Hawaiian Hawk, feeds adorable baby white terns and joins a wild goose chase -- all while learning what makes Hawaii's feathered residents so exceptional.

"Palm Springs" (linear television debut on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Raptors, ravens, hummingbirds and more! Christian Cooper heads to the oasis of Palm Springs to discover the wild and wonderful world of desert birds. From working with a bird of prey that's a man's best friend, to digging a condo for a tiny owl, to seeing majestic, nesting migratory great blue herons, Christian learns what it takes for these feathered creatures to survive in the desert.

"Washington DC" (linear television debut on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Eagles, osprey, songbirds and owls! Christian Cooper travels to the nation's capital to discover the iconic birds of the region. From meeting a famous bald eagle family, to whitewater rafting to a pristine "nest" island, to working with conservationists to help grassland birds, to meeting an owl that saved a man's life, Christian gains a greater appreciation for the birds of DC.

"Alabama" (linear television debut on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10pm on Nat Geo Wild): Eagles, shrikes, woodpeckers and kites! Christian Cooper travels to the deep south to discover the uniquely wonderful birdlife in one of the nation's most biodiverse states-Alabama. From flying the famous Auburn War Eagle, meeting the "serial killer" of songbirds, and learning how to drive a tractor to attract some acrobatic birds, Christian gains insights and a new perspective on the region.