Common cranes have been handreared to fly alongside a microlight to capture these images.

Earthflight (Winged Planet) uses many different filming techniques to create the experience of flying with birds as they reveal some of the greatest natural and manmade monuments of the planet.

Clip taken from the 'Europe' episode of Earthflight (Winged Planet). You can download this episode or the whole series on iTunes in the UK at:

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Narrated by David Tennant
Music composers: Will Gregory and Steven Faux

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