02x04 - Come Back Birdie!/Winter is Coming

[bunniefuu]

Hey, everyone-- it's me, Molly!

♪ Molly of Denali ♪

Let's go!

♪ She's Molly of Denali ♪

(laughing): Whoo!

♪ By plane or sled or snowshoe ♪

♪ She is ready to explore ♪

♪ From Kaktovik down to Juneau ♪

♪ Always wanting to learn more ♪

Yeah!

♪ Together with her best friend Tooey ♪

♪ Always by her side ♪

And Trini!

♪ Discovering the outdoors ♪

♪ On adventures day and night ♪

♪ Come along with Molly ♪

♪ Molly ♪

♪ Through fields of fireweed ♪

♪ Come along with Molly ♪

♪ Molly ♪

♪ From tundra to the sea ♪

Mahsi'choo-- let's go!

♪ Molly of Denali ♪ Yeah!

♪ She's Molly of Denali ♪

♪ Come on ♪ ♪ Let's go! ♪

♪ Molly of Denali ♪

♪ She's Molly of Denali ♪

MOLLY: "Come Back Birdie!"

(computer chimes)

Hey, Molly, you got a message

from the Backyard Bird Watcher's Club.

Ooh, I wonder if it's from Antonio.

Who's he again?

My friend in Mexico

who always posts bird videos in...

(drawn out): slow motion.

(laughter)

Right, what does he say?

MOLLY: "Hi, Molly.

"Do you remember that video I posted

of the rufous hummingbird flying backwards?"

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Flying backwards is so cool!

They're the only birds that do that.

Antonio says, "I found out that it flies north,

"sometimes all the way to Alaska.

"So watch for it.

"Maybe you can get a video.

Tu amigo, Antonio."

It's rare, but they have been seen around here.

I think Grandpa Nat took a picture of one last year.

(gasps) He did?

Dear Antonio, my grandpa saw one last year!

I'll definitely try to film one.

Tu amiga, Molly.

(clicks mouse)

I'm gonna see that photo

(drawn out): right now.

(laughter)

Try to be back by your th birthday.

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It's around here somewhere.

Ah, here it is.

The hummingbird is in one of these photos.

I saw it when we camped out last July!

MOLLY: Whoa...

look at all that fireweed.

We call this place Le'on Hoolaanh Denh,

the place with a lot of rocks.

Le'on Hoolaanh Denh.

GRANDPA NAT: There it is.

I could only get one photo of it

before it zipped away.

They fly so fast.

GRANDPA NAT: It seems a little out of focus.

Maybe I just need to clean my glasses.

Grandpa, you don't wear glasses.

Then it's definitely out of focus.

(laughs)

Do you think if I went to Le'on Hoolaanh Denh,

I'd see a hummingbird too?

Maybe.

They like to return to the same place every year.

I really want to get a video of one.

Can I borrow these?

Sure.

Mahsi'choo, Grandpa.

GRANDPA NAT: Don't forget your glasses!

(laughs)

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(breathing heavily)

Tooey, slow down!

I can't go fast uphill.

That's weird, it's easy for me.

(sighs)

Gee, I wonder why.

Why did you bring your dogs anyway?

We're going bird watching, not bird chasing.

My brothers went fishing for two weeks,

so I have to make sure the dogs get exercise.

They go crazy if they sit around for too long. (barking)

We're almost at Le'on Hoolaanh Denh.

Look for a huge field full of beautiful, colorful...

(gasps) Whoa!

(Molly gasps)

This doesn't look anything like Grandpa's photo.

Are you sure we're in the right place?

MOLLY: Yep, there are the big rocks,

and no fireweed.

And probably no hummingbirds, either.

(dance music playing)

(dogs barking outside, Suki barks)

Suki, go play with your friends.

Those dogs really have a lot to say.

They never get tired.

And now they have twice the energy.

Luka, no, that's not a toy.

Ah, you got another message from Antonio, Molly.

Ooh, gwinzii.

"Hey Molly!

"Just read that the rufous hummingbird

"won't be up there till the middle of June.

Maybe you'll see it then."

Middle of June?

It's only April now.

Bad news.

We have to wait two whole months

before any chance of seeing a hummingbird.

Well, maybe the fireweed will grow back by then.

But what if it doesn't?

(gasps)

Maybe we should help it!

Dad, do we still have that huge bag of fireweed seeds?

Uh, I think so.

(dogs barking)

Whoa!

Ah!

Ah!

Luka, Atsoo, get back here.

(crashing) No!

Put that down!

Rascal, heel.

(crashing, dogs barking)

Maybe you could take Tooey and the dogs with you.

Good idea.

(exhales)

At least the dogs will have plenty of room

to run around while we plant the fireweed seeds.

Okay...

go play!

(sighs) Fine.

But when I'm trying to sleep tonight,

I better not hear a peep from you.

How do we plant them?

The directions on the bag say

we just scatter the seeds over the soil.

Here, take a handful.

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I'll sprinkle them in between these scrubby plants.

BOTH: Sprinkle...

Sprinkle. Sprinkle.

BOTH: Sprinkle.

Sprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle...

sprinkle, sprinkle...

TOOEY: Sprinkle...

(sighs) (exhales)

This field is bigger than I thought.

It could take all day.

It could take all year.

(sighs)

There's gotta be a better way.

Maybe Grandpa Nat can help.

(groans) Found 'em.

I always save my old issues of Gardener's Delight.

You never know when one of the articles

might come in handy.

TOOEY: Luka, no!

Uh, yep, go for a run, just like I said.

(chuckles sheepishly)

On the cover of each issue

are the titles of the articles inside.

Maybe one of these articles

can help us plant the seeds faster.

Hmm... "Dandelions: King of the Weeds."

Nope, that isn't about how to plant seeds.

"Ten Common Eggplant Mistakes"?

Uh-uh.

Wait!

"Spreading Seeds Over Fields & Pastures."

That's the topic we're looking for!

You know, fireweed is so common around here,

you might not need to plant seeds at all.

It does fine on its own.

I just want to be extra sure there's flowers waiting

for any hummingbird willing to fly

all the way here from Mexico.

(chuckles) Okay.

(teapot whistling)

Oh, there's the kettle!

The article says,

"There are many different methods

for sowing seeds over large fields."

"Hydroseeding.

"In hydroseeding, seeds in water

are sprayed from a high-pressure hose."

We don't have that kind of hose.

What's that thing?

"A seed drill places seeds

at specific depths in the earth."

Our seeds don't need to be planted, just scattered.

True.

Hey, how about this?

"A seed spreader is a rolling device

that scatters seeds in a wide pattern."

That's it!

That's what we need. But we don't have one.

Hmm...

Maybe we can make one?

(dogs barking)

(gasps) Bad dogs.

You're spreading Grandpa Nat's clean clothes

all over the place!

Sorry about that.

(laughs) It's okay.

Too bad we can't get the dogs to spread the seeds.

(gasps) Wait!

Maybe we can.

♪ ♪

These recycled milk jugs are perfect for holding seeds.

And I poked holes into them so the seeds can scatter.

Okay, seed spreaders, go play!

(dogs barking)

♪ ♪

It's working!

They're scattering the seeds. (dogs barking)

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(dogs barking)

Hey, kids!

(chuckles) Looks like the dogs

are getting their exercise, Tooey.

And they're also seeding the field.

When the hummingbird comes back,

hopefully it'll find a field full of fireweed.

I'm sure it will.

There's some wild fireweed growing here right now.

Mm...

delicious.

You mean we're planting fireweed seeds

in a field of fireweed?

Yep. (chuckles)

This will be the best fireweed patch in all of Qyah!

Ooh... (laughs)

I think the dogs agree with me.

Tooey, look!

(dogs panting)

I don't believe it.

They're actually tired out.

♪ ♪

Hey, everyone.

This is the best fireweed patch in all of Qyah.

(gasps) It's here!

The rufous hummingbird!

(slow motion): Whoo-hoo!

♪ ♪

Dear Antonio.

Remember a few months ago when you told me

to watch for a rufous hummingbird?

Today I saw one.

It's amazing that this hummingbird

flew all the way from Mexico.

Even though we're , miles apart,

it's like we share the same backyard.

Tu amiga, Molly.

Hey, everyone!

Molly here to answer your questions about life in Alaska.

Nathan from Washington, D.C., asks,

"What's birding, and how is it done in Alaska?"

Let's find out.

BOTH: Hi, Molly!

My name is Ophelia.

My name is Wren

and I'm from Anchorage, Alaska.

Wren and I go birding on Dena'ina land.

WREN: The Dena'ina people have lived here for many years

and still live here today.

I'm logging onto a video call with Lisa,

a biologist and local bird expert.

It's nice to meet you.

My name is Lisa.

What are some common birds in Alaska?

Good question, so common birds in Alaska:

ravens, the bald eagle,

we have chickadees, and nuthatch.

What time of day is good for birding?

Early in the morning is actually the best time,

just a little bit after sunrise.

That's when, when birds tend to be the most active.

What's the best tools to use for birding?

Built in already, your eyes and ears,

which are perfect tools.

Wren and Ophelia, I wish you the best of luck

in your birding adventure.

OPHELIA AND WREN: Thanks, Lisa!

I really liked talking with Lisa.

Now I'm ready to go birding.

I'm just gonna use my eyes and ears.

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OPHELIA: Me and my family went on a walk,

and we discovered a nest.

Right there.

Birds make nests out of things they find.

I wonder what kind of birds Wren is finding.

It has a red-- reddish neck

with a green head

and greenish-greyish body.

It's a rock pigeon.

Birds we saw today:

raven, chickadee, nuthatch,

rock pigeon, and the starling.

If you listen closely, there are birds everywhere.

(birds chirping)

BOTH: Bye, Molly!

Mahsi'choo!

Thanks for asking and see you next time.

"Winter is Coming."

It's Dinjik Zhrii-- September!

The air is crisp!

The leaves are falling.

And do you know what that means?

BOTH: Winter is coming!

And everyone is preparing.

MOLLY: My dad is chopping wood so we have enough

to keep us warm all winter.

Grandpa Nat just pulled his boat

out of the river before it freezes.

And I'm getting the doghouses ready for winter.

Grass keeps them cozy and warm.

Whoa! (dogs barking)

Tukoni, I need that!

(laughs)

But my favorite way to prepare

for winter is to organize stuff.

You can call me Super Sorter Molly.

And I'm your arch-rival,

Dr. Disorganized.

(laughs maniacally)

(coughs)

I leave a messy trail wherever I go.

(dogs barking) Tukoni!

(laughs)

This year, I have the biggest organizing challenge ever!

BOTH: The storage room!

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Okay, got to get to work, see ya!

So, Super Sorter Molly,

where do we start? (laughs)

I've made a map of the shelves with symbols

so we know where things are kept,

and a key so we know what the symbols mean.

Let's start with... Snowshoes?

Snowshoes go by the thermoses,

because you always wanna take hot cocoa

with you when you go snowshoeing.

So I'll draw the symbol for snowshoes

on the map where they're kept,

and then put the symbol in the map key

and write "snowshoes" next to it.

First aid kits go by the blankets,

because when you get hurt,

being nice and cozy cheers you up.

A cross symbol for first aid kit goes on the map,

and one in the key.

First aid kit.

And snow goggles...

I'll put them by the mittens.

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At this rate, we'll be done in--

(Tooey laughs maniacally)

Dr. Disorganized leaves only chaos in his path!

Dr. Disorganized meant to do that!

(laughs maniacally)

(laughs)

Tooey, we have to focus.

Winter will be here any day now.

Hmm.

Super Sorter needs a new pencil.

I'll be back in a second.

Are you finished organizing the storage room already?

Oh no, I just need to sharpen my pencil.

(phone vibrating)

Here, take mine.

Hello, Denali Trading Post.

Oh, hi, Auntie Midge.

(gasps) Really?

Oh, dear.

I'll be right there.

Midge's goat got into the birch syrup.

Oh, no.

Can I help?

Actually, can you order the last few items on this list?

Sure!

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Mahsi', Molly.

I'll be back.

pairs of socks and flashlights.

(crashing)

TOOEY: Everything's okay.

I'm just... um...

organizing.

Uh-oh.

Be right there.

Just finishing this order.

socks

and flashlights.

I'm coming, Dr. Disorganized.

Don't touch anything else.

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(crashing)

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MOLLY: And we are organized.

Super Sorter does it again.

I'll get you someday, Super Sorter.

(laughs)

Whoa!

It looks great in here.

Thanks!

It only took us...

Too many days to count.

(groans)

Then you're just the ones to ask.

Where are the hard hats?

Can't have cave adventures without 'em.

Easy.

You just find the symbol on the map key.

There it is-- hard hats.

And look for the same symbol on the map.

WALTER: Bottom shelf on the left.

Baasee'!

Hey, Molly.

We just got pairs of socks

and flashlights.

The order was supposed to be for

socks and flashlights.

Really?

Uh-oh.

I think I may have reversed the numbers.

I was rushing.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay, it was an honest mistake.

But they can't be returned,

and it doesn't look like

we have any room for them here.

Don't worry, Mom, I'll figure it out.

TOOEY: Yeah, she's Super Sorter Molly.

(Layla laughs)

Okay.

Let us know if you need any help.

Maybe...

the socks can go here.

Huh?

Hmm...

(groans)

Maybe we should come back to the socks.

MOLLY: Right.

Let's find a spot for these flashlights.

Maybe... here?

Perfect!

(grunts)

(grunting)

(gasps)

(crashing)

(laughs maniacally)

Victory is mine!

Sorry. (sighs)

There isn't room for one more thing in here.

What should we do? Hmm.

Maybe we could see if the elders in the village

need extra socks or flashlights?

That's a great idea.

Who couldn't use an extra pair of socks?

Or .

(laughter)

Sorry, I've got pairs of socks,

and I got these yesterday.

Hmm?

How about flashlights?

Oh, got seven of those, all with new batteries.

Never know when you'll need to tell a spooky story.

(laughter)

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AUNTIE MIDGE: I'll take a flashlight.

Yes!

What about socks? Socks?

No, thank you.

I'll show you why.

Come in.

I've got enough for all of Qyah.

(goat bleating)

MOLLY & TOOEY: Whoa...

I ran out of quills for my beadwork,

so I decided to make socks.

So that's where everybody got those.

Want a pair?

BOTH: Okay!

Baasee', Auntie Midge.

So we got rid of one flashlight

and picked up two pairs of socks.

We are really not good at this.

If you find some porcupine quills, I'd appreciate it.

I'll keep an eye out.

(radio crackling)

FINNEGAN KING (on radio): This is Finnegan King.

I've got extra cranberries if anyone is short.

Over.

Hey, Finnegan.

I know Connie was looking for some cranberries.

Over.

Wait a minute...

Auntie Midge, can we use your radio?

Of course.

(radio static)

Molly Mabray here from the Denali Trading Post.

We have extra socks and flashlights.

If you need some, let us know.

Over.

(radio crackling)

(sighs)

Maybe no one needs socks and flashlights.

SARAH JENSEN (on radio): Hi, Molly Mabray.

Sarah Jensen here, Council Chief of the K'uh Village.

We're getting ready for our Winter Youth Culture Camp

and could really use the extra socks.

Over.

That's great!

We'll bring them right over.

Uh... over.

Where's K'uh Village?

Just down the river.

TOOEY: How are we gonna get there?

Everyone's pulled their boats up.

Oh, I may know someone.

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Whoo!

(laughing and cheering)

Dunilggux, chin'an gheli.

Sarah Jensen sh'izhi.

Thank you so much for coming.

I'm Sarah Jensen.

Shoozhrii Molly oozhii.

I'm Molly.

This is Tooey and Auntie Midge,

and here are your socks.

Wow, chin'an!

This is going to be a big help

to our Winter Culture Camp.

And we'd like to give you a gift in thanks.

MOLLY: Porcupine quills!

I know exactly who these are for.

Mahsi'choo, Molly.

We should probably head back before it gets too dark.

Yeah, the days are getting shorter.

Winter is coming.

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LAYLA: How'd it go?

Well, we got rid of the extra socks,

but what should we do with all of these flashlights?

Oh, I had an idea about that.

Flashlight freeze tag.

♪ ♪

(making laser sounds)

(gasps) It's snowing!

Winter is here! (laughs)

I'm coming after you.

MOLLY: Can't catch me.

(laughter) Gotcha!

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