A 15-minute aerial view captures the abandoned North Brother Island, once home to a large colony of Black-crowned Night Herons, now off-limits to the public.
Synopsis
A 15-minute aerial view captures the abandoned North Brother Island, once home to a large colony of Black-crowned Night Herons, now off-limits to the public.
Synopsis
North Brother Island sits abandoned in the East River, a site once bustling with life. Created for the 2003 Frieze Arts Fair in New York City, Asymptomatic Carrier features aerial footage of the island. Once home to a large colony of Black-crowned Night Herons, the island became a bird sanctuary after its closure. By 2011, these herons had left for reasons that remain unclear. The film includes a prank telephone call, adding an unexpected layer to its narrative.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See North Brother Island's abandoned landscape
- Find out why Black-crowned Night Heron left the island
- Watch a unique visual perspective on ecological change
Did You Know
- North Brother Island is now a bird sanctuary and off-limits to the public.
- The island supported one of the largest nesting colonies of Black-crowned Night Heron from the 1980s to early 2000s.
- By 2011, Black-crowned Night Heron abandoned the island for unknown reasons.
- The film was created for the 2003 Frieze Arts Fair NYC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Brother Island used for now?
North Brother Island is currently a bird sanctuary and is abandoned and off-limits to the public.
What bird species nested on North Brother Island?
From the 1980s through the early 2000s, North Brother Island supported one of the area’s largest nesting colonies of Black-crowned Night Heron.
Why did Black-crowned Night Herons leave North Brother Island?
As of 2011, Black-crowned Night Herons have abandoned North Brother Island for unknown reasons.
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