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200852 minGdocumentary

Chasing Birds

200852 minGdocumentary

Three teams travel up to 500 kilometres from the desert to the sea in a competition to spot the most bird species.

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Three teams travel up to 500 kilometres from the desert to the sea in a competition to spot the most bird species.

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Greg Woodlanddirector

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Teams from the Hunter Thickheads, Hunter Home-Brewers, and Whacked-Out Woodswallows travel from the desert to the sea. Their goal is to spot more bird species than any other team. The competition spans up to 500 kilometres and takes place over 52 minutes. Participants navigate diverse habitats in pursuit of avian diversity. The film features their strategies and encounters as they attempt to identify as many species as possible.

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