https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/9c6e55e9-2563-4351-b0d7-a2eeee5e2656 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Dating to 1969, this episode of Audubon Wildlife Theater is entitled "Queen of the Cascades". It provides a detailed exploration of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the natural beauty and wildlife of the region. Audubon Wildlife Theatre was a wildlife documentary television series broadcast from 1968 to 1973. It was produced by Ralph C. Ellis and KEG Productions. Music by Ron Harrison. This episode covers a climb up Mt. Rainier, as well as various natural wonders: • Scenic Views and Wildlife: Descriptions of the landscape from high altitudes, including various zones like the humid transition zone, Canadian Zone, Hudsonian Zone, and Arctic Alpine Zone. • Flora and Fauna: Detailed observations of different animals and plants, such as mule deer, porcupines, long-eared owls, Rocky Mountain elk, Rufous hummingbirds, Wilson's warblers, and many more. • Historical and Natural Landmarks: Mention of places like Longmire Meadows and Comet Falls, along with the significance of mineral springs. • Glaciers and Climate: Exploration of glaciers like the Emmons and Nisqually, and the impact of weather on the landscape. • Personal Reflections: The narrator's personal experiences and reflections on the importance of preserving natural areas. 0:16 - 0:45: The narrator Ty Hotchkiss describes the beauty of the Pacific Northwest from high above, mentioning the peaks and wildlife they plan to study and photograph. 0:45 - 1:17: The lowest zone, the humid transition zone, is described with its giant trees like Douglas fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar, which are threatened by logging. 1:17 - 1:57: The mule deer, highlighting its feeding habits and balance in the ecosystem. 1:57 - 2:26: Porcupines are introduced, showing their feeding habits and difficulties in climbing during winter. 2:26 - 2:50: The long-eared owl is featured, explaining its daytime hiding habits and hunting at night. 2:50 - 3:16: Longmire Meadows and its mineral springs are described, like band-tailed pigeons. 3:16 - 4:26: The Rocky Mountain elk, introduced from Yellowstone, is shown, along with harlequin ducks in fast mountain waters. 4:26 - 5:22: Hotchkiss and Julie focus on beaver ponds and wet willow areas, finding Rufous hummingbirds and Wilson's warblers. 5:22 - 6:11: The Canadian Zone, with its changing vegetation and wildlife, is described, including Comet Falls and the American dipper bird. 6:11 - 7:01: Mount Rainier's famous wildflower meadows and the varied thrush bird are highlighted. 7:01 - 8:02: The Hudsonian Zone, near the tree line, is described, with Avalanche lilies and blue grouse. 8:02 - 9:03: The Cascade hoary marmot is introduced, showing its behavior and habitat. 9:03 - 10:36: Hotchkiss describes various mountain birds and rodents, including Cassin's finch and the golden-mantled ground squirrel. 10:36 - 11:59: Entering the Arctic Alpine Zone, the sparse vegetation and unique wildlife like the water pipit and white-tailed ptarmigan are shown. 11:59 - 13:18: The ptarmigan's nesting habits and the precocious nature of its chicks are described. 13:18 - 15:04: Describes encountering the first flowers of spring and a hoary marmot after winter. 15:04 - 16:42: Mountain goats in Mount Rainier Park. 16:42 - 18:46: Exploring glaciers, describing the Emmons and Nisqually glaciers and their impact on the mountain. 18:46 - 19:48: The unpredictable mountain weather is illustrated with time-lapse photography. 19:48 - 21:19: The Hotchkiss and Julie prepare to climb Mount Rainier, learning climbing techniques and safety rules. Hotchkiss shows off blue green algae in the snow. 21:19 - 23:32: The breathtaking views from the climb are shown, emphasizing the grandeur of the mountain. 23:32 - 24:08: The narrator reflects on the experience, expressing a desire for more protected areas to preserve natural beauty. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. 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