Natural World

Season 12 Episode 7: Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles

A celebration of Caribbean wildlife, Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles takes an entertaining look at the myths and legends of Trinidad and Tobago, and many of the creatures on which they are based. Nature plays a significant role in the country’s folklore, with narration by a local person and extensive role-play, the production interweaves these intriguing tales with impressive photography of the abundant wildlife, including infra-red footage of the elusive cave-dwelling oilbirds.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

39

Episodes:

543

Actor:

David Attenborough, John Hannah, Juliet Stevenson

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

1983

IMDb:

7.4