May 8, 2020. Madison, Mississippi. Eye in the Wild.

The technology is amazing. Clever people make a model of an animal or a big or reptile. The model is made life like. And parts of the model moved. The eyes have cameras so when the model get into place, whatever is happening, we get to see. The model animal also moves from one place to another and even under water. This is the first season I have seen it. The show is incredible. The program is part of the PBS Nature series so here in Mississippi I see the program on Wednesday evening. The model is placed in an area with similar animals. The live wild creatures always come to check the model out but soon pay no attention and just get along with their lives. So we the viewer get to see what is happening with those wild creatures. It is great fun. This week we looked at beavers even watching the babies play. Another sequence was bears fishing for salmon. We were up close to two baby bears who got bored with learning to fish and soon were rolling around tussling in the shallow water. The photographers bring us great shots of wild life, using patience and long lens, but these model creatures bring another dimension. We are right in the pool with the beavers, building the lodge and even entering and leaving the underwater entrance. The technical innovations are remarkable. They are robots made to look like animals. And we get to watch the action. So far, I have seen two programs, both excellent. I will certainly look for the program next week too.