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What are the critics saying about "A Birder's Guide to Everything"? "At the heart of the film is a sweetness and naiveté about life, love, and loss. Simply put, this film’s got a little something for everyone, birder or not." - Audubon Magazine "It's a positive sign . . that in [this] heartfelt coming-of-age movie . . .birding has reached cultural saturation sufficiently that it's treated not as a gimmick. . . but as an extension of character" - Joel Arnold, NPR "More organically tied to nature’s wonders than 2011′s raucous birder comedy “The Big Year,” this amiable teen laffer, remarkably free of snark, could score with general [audiences]." - Ronnie Sheib, Variety |
Why should birders get behind "A Birder's Guide to Everything"?
Our bird populations face constant threats including, but not limited to, habitat
loss/degradation, invasive species (competition and predation), pollution, and many
other natural and anthropogenic threats.
While there are many dedicated people working hard to conserve our birds, their work
is significantly hindered by challenges such as funding and public policy.
What is one thing that would help mitigate both the threats to birds AND the challenges
that bird conservationists need to navigate?
The answer is simple - increased public engagement in bird conservation.
Yet, this engagement doesn't spontaneously erupt from people's pores (or wallets). It
needs to be initially inspired then carefully cultivated.
"A Birder's Guide to Everything" provides us with a bird-infused mainstream, pop
culture moment that we can use to introduce our friends to the joys of birding. Even
more importantly, the movie also touches on the profound ways in which birding
positively impacts the lives of so many birders of all ages.
The movie can be a less-threatening first birding experience for the non-birders in our
lives. There is no hiking. There are no bugs to bite you. It won't be too cold or too hot.
There is no pressure to find or identify any birds. Heck, they don't even need to be
confounded by trying to use binoculars for the first time.
All they have to do is an incredibly simple action with which they are likely very familiar.
Go to the movies!
So, bring a few friends to go see "A Birder's Guide to Everything" and get ready to
fledge of few new birding buddies. It's good for the birds and good for your friends!
Our bird populations face constant threats including, but not limited to, habitat
loss/degradation, invasive species (competition and predation), pollution, and many
other natural and anthropogenic threats.
While there are many dedicated people working hard to conserve our birds, their work
is significantly hindered by challenges such as funding and public policy.
What is one thing that would help mitigate both the threats to birds AND the challenges
that bird conservationists need to navigate?
The answer is simple - increased public engagement in bird conservation.
Yet, this engagement doesn't spontaneously erupt from people's pores (or wallets). It
needs to be initially inspired then carefully cultivated.
"A Birder's Guide to Everything" provides us with a bird-infused mainstream, pop
culture moment that we can use to introduce our friends to the joys of birding. Even
more importantly, the movie also touches on the profound ways in which birding
positively impacts the lives of so many birders of all ages.
The movie can be a less-threatening first birding experience for the non-birders in our
lives. There is no hiking. There are no bugs to bite you. It won't be too cold or too hot.
There is no pressure to find or identify any birds. Heck, they don't even need to be
confounded by trying to use binoculars for the first time.
All they have to do is an incredibly simple action with which they are likely very familiar.
Go to the movies!
So, bring a few friends to go see "A Birder's Guide to Everything" and get ready to
fledge of few new birding buddies. It's good for the birds and good for your friends!
Watch trailer! Why ABGTE? How to use ABGTE! Director's Interview