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The film follows Ian Shive as he photographs bird migrations during the fall season. He visits Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, where he captures the migration of snow geese and sandhill cranes. The best time to visit this refuge is from mid-November to mid-February, and Ian shares his personal tradition of bringing his father along for these photographic adventures.
The documentary also shows the whooping crane migration in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Ian discusses the importance of using large lenses to photograph these birds without disturbing them, noting that there are only about 500 whooping cranes left in the world. The film encourages viewers to observe and appreciate the diversity of migrating bird species, even in their own backyards.
Why Watch
- •See snow geese and sandhill cranes in stunning detail.
- •Find out how to photograph endangered whooping cranes.
- •Meet Ian Shive and his father on their birding adventures.
Did You Know
•Snow geese can fly up to 1500 miles from Northern Canada.
•Sandhill cranes can stand three to four feet tall with a wingspan of six feet.
•There are only about 500 whooping cranes left on the planet.
Perfect For
Birdwatching enthusiastsNature photographersWildlife conservation supporters