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Achievements | FLYWAYS

Background

The documentary " FLYWAYS," co-produced by Taiwan Public Television and an international team, features waterbirds as the protagonists, exploring their epic migratory journeys in a four-year filming process. The scope covers Australia, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Arctic, documenting the astonishing annual northward migration and breeding journey of waders. Led by three groups of scientists, the film follows the journeys of three types of waterbirds - the Eurasian Curlew, the Common Redshank, and the Red Knot, revealing the stories of these super travelers, along with the threats they face and hidden warnings.

Good or bad environment, birds know first!" FLYWAYS " has been broadcasted in Australia, the United States, and France. Wistron Foundation a long-time advocate for environmental and ecological issues, takes action to support the distribution and screening of " FLYWAYS " in Taiwan. Through this film, they aim to show the magnificent journey of migratory birds braving the sky, raising awareness about ecological crises, species survival, and the impacts and urgency of environmental and climate change on humanity.

"Good or bad environment, birds know first!" "FLYWAYS" has been broadcasted in Australia, the United States, and France. The Weichuan Cultural and Educational of Wistron Foundation, a long-term advocate for environmental sustainability, actively supports the distribution and screening of "FLYWAYS" in Taiwan. Through this film, they hope to show the magnificent journey of migratory birds braving the sky to raise awareness of ecological crises, species survival, and the impacts and urgency of environmental and climate change.

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"FLYWAYS" also captures the hope amidst the survival crisis of waterbirds. One highlight story in the film involves an Australian research team fitting and tracking 59 Common Redshanks with transmitters. While most transmitters have fallen off, one transmitter labeled "AAD" continues to send data for an unprecedented 5 years, a rarity in the world of waterbirds. When the tracking revealed that AAD had landed in Taiwan, the research team promptly notified local birdwatchers and spread the word on social media, sparking a search effort by hundreds of bird enthusiasts in Taiwan. Ultimately, it was Li Zhengfeng from the Tainan Wild Bird Society who first located this Common Redshank in the Xuejia Wetlands. The seamless collaboration between scientists and civilian bird lovers made this joint tracking effort a heartwarming success story.

"FLYWAYS" online platform: "Public Television Service +" (indefinite duration)

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