The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Well we’ve just come back from seeing The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, and I’ve got to say it’s a great little film.
It’s the story of Mark Bittner and his curiosity for, friendship with and care for a flock of wild cherry-headed conure’s who lived around and about Telegraph Hill in San Francisco over a number of years, as well as about his history and what happens to him during the making of the film.
I thought he held his own really well against the parrots, who occasionally tried to steal the show - especially Mingus who set up home under his fridge and oscillates between being very cute and attacking his shoes, forcing Mark to put him outside to cool down for a bit.
If you like birds, wildlife films, documentaries about interesting self-effacing people and a nice gentle warm feeling after a film then this is one for you.
Mark has also written a book about his experiences, and there is a FAQ about the parrots that you see in the film.
March 14th, 2007 at 5:08 am
I’m a bit late to comment this one, but it’s better late than never.
Didn’t know at all that film. I followed the link to the site and i think i’ll buy the dvd after read your recommendation. I love parrots, they are superb inteligent creatures.