SHOT FROM BOAT along bare riverbank near steel mill; flock of birds can be seen taking off, wheeling in the air, filling screen. MS of adult and young grebe floating on pond. LS of dozen Canada geese floating in group on water. Similar shot of Canada geese waddling in undergrowth. Several shots of Canada geese moving on water, through aquatic weeds. Several MSs, some CUs of grey jay on tree branch. Side CU of same bird pecking at food off-screen, flying off. ZOOM OUT to man’s hand; PAN over face of National Film Board director William Pettigrew. MS of bird on ground. Some CUs of eagle, of eaglet calmly looking around.