Synopsis
Life List is a warm-hearted and lyrical documentary that examines the philosophies, motivations, and field behaviors of two different birders - one a young college student in Minnesota, and the other a retired social worker in Arizona. The film compares and contrasts the birding experiences of these individuals, focusing on the social and competitive aspects of the sport of birding, and the value of keeping records of all the birds they have seen. From the Southwestern deserts to the frozen shores of Lake Superior, Life List uncovers the intrigue behind one of the fastest growing activities in the United States.
The Birders
John: A retired social worker, John regularly leads birding fieldtrips for the Tucson Audubon Society and is the instructor of the popular Master Birder course. John has traveled to numerous birding hot spots around the world, and hopes to some day go birding in Asia.
Bob: A freshman in college, Bob first became interested in birds when he visited the Mississippi River to look for eagles at the age of 5. Despite his young age, Bob is well respected throughout the birding community, having identified numerous rare species in Minnesota.
Credits
- Tom Dunlap
- Bill Kersey
- Tom Dunlap
- Bill Kersey
- Tom Dunlap
