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  • hatching sequence is unique

    “It is a lovely work, well designed and well executed. Noriko’s narration is really charming. The hatching sequence is unique.”

    — Nancy L. Newfield
    Author / Hummingbird Bander / Naturalist
    casacolibri.net

  • I really felt like I was becoming part of her family

    “Just received and watched your beautifully created DVD. What a smart and loving story to connect all hearts and minds to the wonder, power and fragility of life. The narration and videography are excellent. When I was watching the DVD and being drawn into Honey’s story, I really felt like I was becoming part of her family. Afterwards I felt that age-old peace and oneness of realizing the universal reality that we really are one with each other and all living things. Plus, the “Making Of” extra with Noriko and Don is a great piece and almost as fascinating as the mother hummingbird’s story itself. It will be at the top of our gift buying list for a long time. Thank you and congratulations on an amazing creative achievement!”

    — Vince Fiorello
    New Jersey

  • Truly Magical Footage

    “Fascinating, informative and beautifully filmed. As an ornithologist I was delighted to observe the hatching sequence in such detail; truly magical footage. First Flight is a film all ornithologists, students and backyard birders should experience.”

    — John Klicka, Ph. D.
    Curator of Birds at the Marjorie Barrick Museum
    University of Nevada Las Vegas

  • I’ve never seen anything like this!

    “I ordered your DVD, “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story” a few months ago. Although I’ve read several excellent books on hummingbirds, I’ve never seen anything like this wonderful DVD. There’s just nothing like seeing the close-ups of Honey working on her nest, sitting on her eggs and taking care of little Ray and Zen. I was very taken with her loving care and attention to them. Honey’s antics with the cat added a nice bit of humor to the film! I think it’s wonderful that she comes back each year, and I do believe it’s Honey. Noriko’s voice has a wonderful calming tone for narration which I enjoyed listening to. I’m coming back now for the book. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift of a real glimpse of one of God’s smallest miracles. I’ve looked at “my” hummingbirds in a different way this summer.”

    — Carol Richards
    Knoxville, TN

  • Absolutely Enchanting!

    “It is absolutely enchanting!!! The photography is unbelievably good. I can’t wait to send it to my brother for his birthday! Thanks for filming “First Flight” – it will thrill many many people.”

    — Dodie Wilcox
    Randolph, NH

“Sometimes, the smallest thing can change your life…”

One of nature’s smallest birds, a Black-chinned Hummingbird, built her nest on a backyard clothesline in Las Vegas, NV. The clothesline belonged to a team of documentary filmmakers, Noriko and Don Carroll, authors of the highly acclaimed book, First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story.

This enchanting and remarkably detailed nature film reveals the tireless efforts of the mother, who the Carrolls call Honey. As she furbishes her tiny nest with delicate spider webs and soft plant fibers to prepare for arrival of her eggs, the Carrolls record her every move.

Stunning close-up photography brings you into the nest as the hatchlings emerge from their shells. As small as two plump little raisins, the chicks are named Ray and Zen. A dedicated mom, Honey courageously fights off predators, nurturing and feeding her helpless chicks as they begin to grow into beautiful young hummingbirds.

First Flight A Mother Hummingbird's Story Trailer

Award Winning Film!

The Carroll team spent three years documenting Honey’s life on HD video for this remarkable production. Informative narration by the authors and an inspiring sound track by the critically acclaimed musicians: Suzanne Teng, Jeff Wahl, Justin Bianco, Richard Savino, Mutandina help round out this story that is both educational and delightfully entertaining. First Flight is appropriate for all ages.

Secrets of the Hummingbird's Tongue Trailer

People’s Choice Award Imagine Science Film Festival

High-speed footage reveals the most detailed close up image of a hummingbird’s tongue while shipping nectar. This extraordinary shot movie is included in the First Flight DVD.

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just laid her egg
just laid her egg
hummingbird's egg
hummingbird’s egg
just hatched!
just hatched!

Honey, Ray and Zen
Honey, Ray and Zen
Honey and Birthday, the cat
Honey and Birthday, the cat
in their clothesline nest
in their clothesline nest

hummingbird's tongue
hummingbird’s tongue
hummingbird's tongue is bifocated
hummingbird’s tongue is bifocated
closeup of hummingbird's tongue
closeup of hummingbird’s tongue

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