Seabird Symphony: The Life Cycle of Alcids

An abstract, musical look at the nesting and breeding habits of a variety of Alcids. Fantasia meets Nova in this intimate look into life in an active Alcid colony. Features specific behaviors of four species of Alcid: Common Murre, Pigeon Guillemot, Ancient Murrelet and Tufted Puffin.

Technique: Pastel Drawing Animation

The Birdathlon

A sports-tournament race between an Alcid (Rhinoceros Auklet) and another species (Arctic Tern) demonstrates the unique physiology and biology of the Alcid species.

Technique: 2D/3D Computer Animation

The Legend of the Great Auk

An illustrated story evoking the feeling of a Native American legend, teaching viewers about the history of an extinct Alcid, and identifying the hazards facing these birds in the past, present and future.

Technique: Cut-out Paper Animation

Birdwatchers' Journals

Five short segments narrating actual journal entries from biologists' field observations of Alcid colonies. Including entries from Julia Parrish, William Leon Dawson and other noted naturalists from the past and present.

Technique: Pencil/Flash Animation