Wood Thrush Connection

This short film features how technology and birding are creating a culture of climate change action and hope. The story begins in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In partnership with Forsyth Audubon, Dayna Reggero of the Climate Listening Project follows the Wood Thrush around the world – from North Carolina to Belize – discovering how new migration information from new GPS technology is revealing the shared love of this climate threatened bird and connecting people around the world to work together to protect it.

  • Dayna Reggero
    Director
  • Andrea Desky
    Cinematographer / Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 18, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Belize, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Belize International Film Festival

    Belize
    World Premiere
    Winner Best Short Documentary
  • Boone Film Festival

    United States
    National Premiere
    Finalist Best Environmental Film
  • Wild & Scenic Film Festival

    Featured Filmmaker
Director Biography - Dayna Reggero

Dayna Reggero is an environmentalist and new filmmaker.

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Director Statement

I am working through my collaborative Climate Listening Project to connect hopeful conversations on climate and community.

This story included more than 100 people who are connected by their love for this song bird.

The Wood Thrush Connection is a collaborative effort with Forsyth Audubon, North Carolina Audubon, National Audubon Society, Belize Audubon Society and Audubon International Alliances Program.