The snow goose is a tightly scheduled bird. It winters in the United States, flies 4,000 kilometres to breed and raise a family in the high Arctic, and returns before the frost sets in. This film documents the formation-flying, feeding habits, rearing of young and lifestyle of the great snow goose. Written by Joseph Koenig; music by James Solkin; voice and narration by Bud Knapp.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013527
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal migration
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Canada
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Food
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Migration
Animals & Wildlife → Geese - Behavior
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arctic regions
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)