BOATING SHOT along denuded bank of river near steel mill, flock of birds taking off, wheeling in air, filling frame. MS of grebe and young floating on pond. LS of dozen Canada geese floating in formation on stream. Similar shot of geese waddling in brush. Several shots of Canada geese sailing on stream, in weeds. Several MSs, CUs of whiskey jack bird on tree branch. Side CU of same bird pecking at food off frame, flying off. ZOOM OUT to reveal man's hand, PAN to National Film Board director WIlliam Pettigrew's face. MS of bird on ground. CUs of eagle, of young eagle looking about calmly.