Hummingbirds reveal some of the world’s greatest lessons in survival, resilience, and wonder.
Through rare footage of nests, hatchings, and one remarkable bird with a broken leg, discover why noticing nature’s “little miracles” can change how we see and protect the world around us.
Eric Pittman is an adventurer, conservationist, and artist with a diverse career spanning the Canadian Coast Guard, aviation, and environmental activism. A former commercial helicopter pilot, he worked in search and rescue, firefighting, and exploration. In the arts, he developed Spectral Visions, performed for Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and was featured in National Geographic. He later founded Sterling Glass Foundry, repurposing waste glass into art. In 2017, he co-founded the Canadian Orca Rescue Society, working with First Nations to remove fish farms. Recognized for bravery and conservation, he has collaborated with BBC, Netflix, and recently presented to the House of Commons on environmental issues.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
