UTB/TSC Archives - Media
At a Bend in a Mexican River
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Creation Date
1992
Description
Over fifty years ago bird artist and ornithologist George Miksch Sutton visited a hidden river along the eastern escarpment of Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental. Although he had visited many places in the world, perhaps none so enthralled him. His vivid memories were published in 1972 in "At a Bend in a Mexican River." Exactly fifty years later cinematographer John Bax was compelled to visit the same enchantingly beautiful stream ... a stream that flows from the front of the dark majestic mountains. Nature and birding enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to explore the biological richness found along Sutton's river.
This video features thirty-eight, rarely seen neo tropical birds. Many of these and numerous others, are included in the sound track.
Special segments feature Great Curassow, Common Potoo, the diminutive 2 1/2" Bumblebee Hummingbird, Mountain and Elegant Trogons, three species of kingfishers, and nesting activities of the Green-breasted Mango Hummingbird and Barred Antshrike.
Physical Description
.MP4, 00:51:00
Recommended Citation
UTB/TSC Archives - Media, UTRGV Digital Library, The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. Accessed via https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/utbmedia/
Notes
Released: 1992 - Format: VHS - Sound: Stereo - Duration: 51:00 Produced by Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc.
Copyright Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc. Presented in collaboration with UTB/TSC.
The Foundation has a long history of innovation in the fields of conservation and education at Rancho del Cielo and in South Texas. These documentaries will serve as important tools in conservation projects, and they will provide for an enhanced curriculum. GSF believes that community and individual growth comes through education. GSF is dedicated to the development of new educational materials for use by teachers in the classroom and by the general public. GSF supports and encourages the pursuit of careers in science, medicine, and engineering. GSF has developed and manages three field stations, two in northern Mexico’s El Cielo Biosphere Reserve and one in the Ozark Mountains. In conservation, GSF encourages a pragmatic approach, balancing environmental and human needs. GSF has a long history of involvement in collaborative conservation and educational projects in Northeastern Mexico and South Texas. GSF supports local projects such as beach cleanups and reforestation at Sabal Palms Sanctuary and the Lower Rio Grande Wildlife Refuge. In Mexico, GSF supports research and conservation projects at the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve.