Return of the White-tailed Eagle

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As recently as 50 years ago, white-tailed eagles were on the verge of extinction. Specializing in nature topics, cinematographer Jouni Hiltunen leads the viewer on a unique journey to follow the lives of white-tailed eagles and their conservation in today’s Finland. The film allows us to follow the lives of white-tailed eagles at close range in nests, on the springtime prowl and in winter. The film expands into a story about how white-tailed eagles today behave and fare in Finland.