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“Birder by the Lake” is a 20-minute documentary illustrating the backyard urban conservation work of the idiosyncratic, dedicated
​ birders in Chicago and the vast biodiversity of the city that makes it a significant stopover for migratory birds. Project Release: 2023

Directors/Producers: Erika Valenciana & Mitchell Wenkus. Cinematographer: Mitchell Wenkus. Editor: Magdalena Hernandez. 
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Relaxing Bird Videos

Enjoy some of Mitchell's bird footage taken around Chicago. 
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