Nature - Pale Male

A good story for kids and bird wathcers' of all ages. Brings out the best in the people of New York as well. No stories of greedy Wall Street investors or urban street crime (although I am a big fan of NYPD Blue and Law & Order!) May even by scientifically significant for naturalists and zoologists because it shows how animals that normally live only in rural habitats can adapt and even thrive with a lot of offspring in urban areas. This may be the future of all birds of prey. Living in cities, not being afraid of humans. If you're a fan of PBS Nature and scientific shows like it you will like this. The urban enviroment is a surprising new twist compared to other nature documentaries but it works. It does not show the struggle to keep the nest after the building management tried to get rid of it so it's outdated in that sense. Would have made a good children's feature film if it did.

I bought this for my mom and she LOVED it. I watched parts of it and it was really good--I live in NYC and have seen Pale Male and his family numerous times--the film brings his life to life in a way that just seeing him flying around can't do because it includes his history and the joys and perils of living in the city. The film definitely draws you in and it's nice to learn about the birders who are so devoted to him and the other redtails. It's a very sweet video (it was made before all the drama when the nest was removed and put back, so none of that is in this film). Please note, though, this is EXACTLY the same film that's in the "Pale Male" dvd that Amazon also sells, so if you were thinking of purchasing both, just get one of them or you'll waste your money. Only the covers are different (this one has the Nature theme music before it begins, the "Pale Male" dvd doesn't, that's the only difference).

I teach a nature writing course at a high school in Northern California, and this film is one of the many available to my students. Every year my students check out this film and they love it. We see red tailed hawks every day and mostly take them for granted, but this film resonates with my students and they end up loving the story, the enthusiasm of the folks in Central Park, and the tenacity of Pale Male! I get to NYC often and I always make a pilgrimage to Central Park and pay my respect to the place and that very special bird!

To a large extent this story is about Manhattan birders and the Pale Male cult—many of whom are comically eccentric. Another context, not indicated well here, is the growing urbanization of natural wildlife species on the comeback (including coyotes and raptors). For the philosophical implications, listen to Steve Earle's great ode to Pale Male, "Down Here Below".

This is a fabulous video of Pale Male, NYC and the diligent followers of him and his family. I highly recommend it. My 5 and 7 year old loved it.

This was a wonderful documentary about a hawk in NYC. It was a pleasure to see how he and his mates & babies could bring so much joy to people. It was also cool to see how the people would support Pale Male and were able to influence his circumstances for the good. Getting to know our wild friends is truly a blessing.

This is a wonderful video and a heart warming story about the courage and tenacity of these beautiful birds as well as the love New Yorkers have expressed toward them. It's fascinating to observe how Pale Male and his mate care for their nestlings. I also found the idea of their courtship on Woody Allen's balcony both amusing and poetic.

I had originally saw this on PBS and liked it enough to later purchase it. I enjoy documentaries and nature programs a lot. This documentary is based on a red-tailed hawk and it's mate starting a family in an unexpected place, a big city. It details the dangers and experiences of the birds. If you enjoy nature programs and documentaries, check this one out!

This 60 min ALL REGION DVD is definitely worth a watch. Narrated by Oscar winner Joanne WoodwardOf the millions of newcomers who flock to New York City, a red-tailed hawks astounding arrival in 1991 made history. No other red-tailed hawk has ever attempted to make Manhattan his territory. Affectionately dubbed Pale Male, he made an exclusive Fifth Avenue apartment his home. Pale Male became an instant celebrity who made New Yorkers hearts and imaginations soar. Bird watchers gather daily to follow the progress of this exquisite, powerful bird of prey, as he hunts Central Parks wild creatures, courts his mate on Woody Allens balcony, builds a penthouse nest Fiercely protects his family from attacking crows, and encourages his baby chicks to fly. Pale Male and his family become a magnificent obsession for the captivated crowds below.

this is one of the GREAT pick me up video'swell worth the watchloved it......and you feel like you are right there with the hawks in this videoamazing footage and based on a true story