This is a must see for any birder (or non birder for that matter). It is hilarious, and why wouldn’t it be with a cast of Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black. "The Big Year" presents a lighthearted yet engaging look into the world of birdwatching through the lives of three birders as they compete for the highest number of bird species seen in a year.
This is a documentary, and a documentary that will truly hold your attention, because it is narrated by Emmy Award-winner Stephen Fry. "Dancing with the Birds" is visually captivating, it explores the intricate courtship rituals of avian species around the globe - with a humous twist. It is very entertaining for the birder and non birder. As with the Big Year, I have seen this multiple times.
I watched this last night. There is a lot of violence in this movie, not really my “cup of tea”, but I did enjoy the art and playing “name that owl species”. I also liked the scene where the owlet tossed his first pellet.
"Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" is an animated fantasy of a young barn owl, who is kidnapped by a group of evil owls known as the Pure Ones.
I saw this a few years ago, need to watch it again. It is a documentary that is probably more for the birder, not sure how much a non birder will enjoy it - but try it and prove me wrong. "The Central Park Effect" is a documentary that explores the phenomenon of urban birdwatching in one of New York City's most famous green spaces.
This is a Pixar Short Film, only a little over 3 minutes long. It is cute, and should put a smile on your face. Select the video to view the full film.
I watched this a couple years ago, I believe this documentary is probably more for the serious birder.
“Rio 2" continues the vibrant journey of Blu, Jewel, and their family as they venture into the Amazon rainforest. I watched this with my adult daughter….well, we tried to watch it. We weren’t able to finish it because it just wasn’t keeping our interest. I expect a young child would be thrilled with the colorful visuals with catchy musical numbers. Ultimately, "Rio 2" celebrates themes of adventure and environmental awareness, but may not resonate as deeply as its predecessor.
Nova Description - “Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs never went extinct. They’re still alive among us – in the form of birds! Birds are the only dinosaurs that survived the cataclysmic mass extinction caused by an asteroid the size of Mt. Everest crashing into Earth about 66 million years ago. The big question is: How? Select Title to read more…
This is a short video (about 7 minutes) about owls, like it says…..The biggest, the smallest, the odd, and the unusual.
I’m an owl fan so I found it interesting.
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This is just adorable! Another Pixar Short Film, it’s only 6 minutes long. I highly recommend it for all.
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I watched this a few years ago. "A Birder's Guide to Everything" combines a teenage coming-of-age story with birdwatching. It follows young birders on a road trip to find a rare bird, symbolizing their personal growth and passion. Although the plot occasionally meanders, the film conveys a heartfelt message about friendship, adventure, and pursuing dreams - birders and non birders may enjoy this film.
"Free Birds" humorously reimagines Thanksgiving, following turkeys Reggie and Jake on a time-travel quest to save their species from being dinner. With vibrant animation and a light plot, it appeals to children and families. The themes of friendship and standing up for beliefs are noteworthy, though the humor may feel predictable to some. Overall, it offers entertaining moments for festive family viewing.
This is a cute animated short. Select the title to view. It is about 15 minutes long.
Follow scientists racing against the clock to save the world’s migratory shorebirds.
I just watched this - she does wonderful work rehabilitating these fascinating tiny birds. This documentary gives you a glimpse of what is involved and her determination.
Discover the fascinating world of hummingbirds in this stunning nature documentary, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Witness the beauty of these flying jewels as they are captured like never before, including breathtaking hummingbirds in slow motion, revealing their incredible speed, agility, and beauty.
Window salesman Eric Pittman's life changed forever the day he noticed an Anna's hummingbird buzzing around his backyard in Esquimalt, B.C. He then began filming the nesting habits of the hummingbirds.
I found this fascinating. The photography and video are incredible. I am always surprised by the fact there is still so much we have to learn about birds.
For the first time ever, explore unprecedented migratory travels. Every year, millions of migratory birds make their epic journey across Europe. Heading south in the fall, and north in the spring, recently there have been fewer birds in our skies. Some species have even vanished entirely. What could be discouraging them from flying over our lands?