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202053 minGdocumentary

Rare Bird Alert

202053 minGdocumentary

A punk rock enthusiast travels across North America, meeting birders to discuss climate change's effects on bird populations.

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A punk rock enthusiast travels across North America, meeting birders to discuss climate change's effects on bird populations.

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Michael Melskidirector

Michael Melskiwriter

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A punk rock birder travels across North America. He meets various birders to discuss how the climate crisis affects bird populations. The film presents insights from these birders about their experiences and opinions. Birding has become increasingly popular in recent years. Each birder presents a unique perspective, reflecting the growing mainstream appeal of the hobby. "Rare Bird Alert" runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2020.

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