Winged Migration (Trailer)

Winged Migration portrays the epic feat of bird migration during the winter months. The documentary took four years to film, spanning all seven continents to capture footage of majestic birds as they travelled across landmasses and oceans alike. Rather than focusing on scientific facts about these lengthy journeys, Winged Migration concentrates on showing how birds overcome immense challenges, such as the physical toll of long-distance travel, the uncertainty of finding food, and the predators they must evade along the way.

The film was directed, written, and narrated by Jacques Cluzaud, Jacques Perrin, and Michel Debats, who made the project possible through the use of paragliders, hot-air balloons, and in-flight cameras. Many of the birds featured, including Canada geese, pelicans, and storks, were raised from birth by the filmmakers to allow for close-up filming during migration.