The Message of the Lyrebird: Special Film Screening Event

In 1998, wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward captured The Life of Birds sequence, in which Australia’s most creative songbird imitates the sound of a chainsaw chopping down a tree. The bird was filmed in captivity, but ever since then, the world of birding enthusiasts have wondered, do lyrebirds imitate man-made sounds in the wild? This question begins a journey deep into the native forests, where a cast of characters help us not only understand the sophistication and complex artistry of the lyrebird, but what its message may be for humanity.

After the screening, a local lyrebird expert and contributor to the film will be available to answer questions and share a lifetime of experience. A light supper will be served.