Thanks for the memories!

Fantastic!

Brilliant and touching

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

Rarely do I want to see a movie twice but when I keep thinking about a movie the day after seeing it and want to watch it again, I know I have found a special film. This movie worked on me in so many ways. At first I didn't even like the main (human) character. I thought he was a lazy bum. But as I watched him I grew jealous of him. He lives his own life and he does good things for others. How many people can say that! On top of the main character, the film moves at a good pace and the story is very entertaining. The plot captures you and the other actors (the parrots) are so good at showing their personalities. The music is excellent. I won't say much more because I do not want to spoil the story but this film is great for anyone, adults or children. And if you love birds, then you must watch this film but make sure you have a hankie available. One of the best films I have ever seen. BTW, I saw it by downloading it from Netflix.

"The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" is wonderful documentary that tells the story of Mark Bittner, who essentially protected, and helped maintain a flock of wild parrots that live in the heart of San Francisco.It is a truly inspiring story of a man with a huge heart, and great capacity to see that there is more to the existence of life than just being a friend to animals. He feels that we are all one with each other in this universe. One source of energy and life.Mr. Bittner took care of these wild birds for over three years while living (God knows how, since it's never really explained what he does to make money)in a small, modest apartment. What he lacks in worldly possessions, he makes up for in the love and devotion of these birds.It is wonderful to see someone take a pragmatic view of the plight of the birds. When it becomes clear that he cannot take care of them anymore, he does not want them herded up and placed in a zoo or aviary. He just wants them to be left alone, able to survive on what nature provides them with.And he's right. On the DVD, one of the extras is an update on the birds one year after he's left them on their own. It's amazing to see that not only has the flock survived, it has flourished.A truly, magical, inspiring story.8 out of 10

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill is the best DVD I have purchased so far! A generous bohemian named Mark Bittner befriends and offers sunflower seeds to a flock of Wild Parrots. Many of the parrots become tamer and respond to his generosity and to the care he provides when they become ill. At those times he nurses them back to health in his small home in San Francisco.The DVD docudrama has moments of joy, comedy and wonder. There are also times of sadness. In general it embraces the lives of a flock of wild cherry-headed conures where the stars are the flock of parrots and those who care about them.

There was, and still is, considerable controversy about these flocks of escaped and feral tropical birds. In rural areas they threaten fruit crops, or so I'm told. And how they survive Chicago and New York winters is hard to fathom. When they are referred to as "non-native species" there is some irony; most of us, including Mark, are "non-native". And the damage we do... However, it's not about that. It is about living in the city, getting on, managing with the clear understanding that there are dangers, and how critical it is to show some care and concern. This is a very clever film, and very well done. The message seems simple and straightforward, but it turns out there are several, less obvious messages. See for yourself, and do not miss it.