Birds of North America (2019)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

How it feels

A naturalist and birdwatcher hosts a series that highlights bird species and conservation efforts. It is designed to reach audiences who may not usually engage with nature programs, including young people, people of color, and city dwellers. Various experts and artists appear to share their knowledge and passion for birds.

informativecasualeducationalconversationalaccessiblecuriousgentleurban-focusedslow-paced

What happens

Birds of North America is an American documentary web series produced by Topic and distributed by YouTube. It was directed by Rob Meyer and hosted by naturalist and birdwatcher Jason Ward. The series, which regularly featured Jason's brother Jeffrey, was first announced on March 8, 2019, and the first episode aired on March 17, 2019. The series aimed to reach people who might not normally engage in conservation efforts and learn about natural history—in particular young people, people of color, and people who live in cities. People and projects featured in the series include: the American Museum of Natural History's collection manager Paul Sweet, veteran birder Pete Dunne, author and ecology professor Drew Lanham, New York City-based artist George Boorujy (author of the Audubon Mural Project), comedian Wyatt Cenac, and Molly Adams (founder of the Feminist Bird Club). In February 2021, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving the host of the series, Topic removed the series from all their platforms. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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