Imagine finding a pterodactyl alive and nesting on an obscure island. This is the true story of David Wingate, who, as a 15-year-old boy, helped find the Cahow bird, believed to be extinct for over 300 years, and solve the mystery of its existence. Like the myth of the Phoenix, the Cahow bird is resurrected on the island paradise of Bermuda, a ghost bird returning to teach humanity an important lesson in perseverance. Threatened by man-made development, invasive species and the pesticide DDT, the Cahow has been on the brink of extinction for over four centuries. This against-all-odds story about the ghost bird's struggle for survival takes a dramatic turn when the bird faces the threat of global warming. What can be done to save Nick Berezenko Viewpoint Productions the species once again from oblivion? Rare Bird is a tale of hope, inspiration and commitment to the future of all species.

For more information, see http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/ [1] 

Location

National Zoo

Washington, DC