First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story
A Film and Book by Noriko & Don Carroll
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  • we are welcomed in to witness rare footage

    “With brilliant artistry and clarity, Don and Noriko Carroll have captured the essence of one female Black-chinned hummingbird’s journey from nest building until the magical moment of flight. Through this documentary, we are welcomed in to witness rare footage of egg laying, hatching and the solitary care of two chicks by their mother, Honey. The music chosen to accompany each scene is beautifully choreographed and compelling. The movie evolves like a sacred dance, one in which all should participate.”

    — Janiece Ward
    El Paso, TX

  • NSTA Recommends

    ((( Review ))) National Science Teachers Association Recommends— Sep 8, 2009
    by Judy Kraus, Science Teacher

  • 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

  • Astonishing In Its Beauty And Intimacy

    “Your dvd is astonishing in its beauty and intimacy. Because the book is so remarkable, I often give it as a gift. Now to see these characters come to life is a rare thing. The music is just right, and so well done. Wonderful for children or adults, the story inspires anyone who sees it to be more observant of what is around us. Congratulations on this fine accomplishment.

    — Linda Valle, Baltimore
    Teacher

  • Beautiful Film

    “Beautiful film. Out standing work. The best hummingbird video I’ve ever seen.”

    — Jesse Hendrix
    Hummingbird King

“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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