Interestingly enough, this documentary really does send you soaring. No, it's not a bad pun. It's fact. How they get close-ups of birds flying hundreds of feet in the air is something that will only be solved (I hope) by a special feature on the DVD.
Winged Migration takes us on the migrations path of several species of migratory birds all over the world including Antarctica. But it doesn't just stop there, we actually spend some time with each group watching them rest, eating and raising a family. In fact, one of the most wonderful shots is of a group of geese coming in for a landing on a French Naval vessel and resting after an exhausting trip. They basically just land, explore a bit and then have a bit of snooze on a war ship traveling full steam.
This is a film for everyone, not just those of us that like watching nature television. There is a narrator, but he is kept to a minimum and we are left completely immersed in the environment listening to the sounds around us. Winged Migration is a truly spectacular film that will leave you breathless from its dizzying heights.
Winged Migration takes us on the migrations path of several species of migratory birds all over the world including Antarctica. But it doesn't just stop there, we actually spend some time with each group watching them rest, eating and raising a family. In fact, one of the most wonderful shots is of a group of geese coming in for a landing on a French Naval vessel and resting after an exhausting trip. They basically just land, explore a bit and then have a bit of snooze on a war ship traveling full steam.
This is a film for everyone, not just those of us that like watching nature television. There is a narrator, but he is kept to a minimum and we are left completely immersed in the environment listening to the sounds around us. Winged Migration is a truly spectacular film that will leave you breathless from its dizzying heights.