An animated image of two birds looking in an open house window.

Bird's Eye View

5m

Turning the table on the traditional concept of bird-watching. Fun for the entire whānau to laugh at themselves through the eyes of another species.

Available to watch in Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

8 episodes

We Look Down on Them

Meet Tūī, Pūkeko, Kererū, and Pīwakawaka: four chatty birds who love to people-watch. They can't believe the absurdity of these modern-day humans.
Episode 1
5m

Get Busy Living

There's a bird trapped inside a cage inside the human's house. Holy Heka! It's time to break that jailbird out..
Episode 2
5m

Does This Spark Joy?

The birds have found some curious and shiny human objects... but what on earth are they used for?
Episode 3
5m

Magic Food Disc

Our birds scheme a convoluted heist to break into the human nest and steal some very mysterious-looking kai...
Episode 4
5m

Spread the Love

The humans love to clean, so why not help the have a cleaning party?! The best way to help out? By divebombing them with some well-placed, certified-organic tiko. Splat!
Episode 5
5m

They Bounce

Golf. Rugby. Soccer. Humans really give those eggs a hard time! After one of the 'eggs' makes its way into the tree, the birds take care of it like their own pēpē.
Episode 6
5m

They Love Their Mummy's Vom

The baby humans have erupted into song; this must mean they're hungry! Luckily, Kererū is here to save the day with a big, juicy mouthful of... wriggly worms.
Episode 7
5m

Dawn Chorus

The birds are puzzled as to where the adult humans go every day. Why do they do this, and could they perhaps be smarter than they look?
Episode 8
5m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

Bird's Eye View turns the table on the traditional concept of bird-watching. It's a fun way for the entire whānau to laugh at themselves through the eyes of another species.
2m

Created and produced by

Studio Local

Produced by

Sweetshop & Green

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for NZ on Air for use on dark background

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