Customer Reviews

Flamingos & Waterbirds

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I never realized that I "liked" birds. I enjoy their sweet songs, but never really thought of any bird being part of a relaxation dvd that I would love so much. I was blown away by this dvd because I think it is the most relaxing one I have. It has films set to music, and then a series of relaxation films with natural sound.

The birds themselves are varieties of water birds, so the scenes are birds not in flight, but walking around in various marshes, lakes and ponds. Sometimes even the natural sounds are nearly silent. I feel like I'm sitting at the edge of the water body in a camping chair and just watching nature do its thing. One other reviewer wished the view were closer, but I feel that the scene is more natural, as in the real setting we'd not be that close. I feel more like I;m right there with them

I highly recommend this dvd, and the producer even puts clips on their website world nature video, or on You Tube so you can get an idea of the quality of the cinematography. This was not the first selection I bought from them, nor will it be the last, and this particular one I reach for frequently for a peaceful background as I do housework or write. I would envision this as a perfect selection for a loved one that might be in a elderly care facility too.

I like the waterbirds, however the flamingo's are very far away to me. I would have liked a little closer. But at least their 'natural' sounds are actually natural to the setting and not just ocean waves that this director and series have a habit of doing on other films. I like the natural sounds of the setting. But it is nice and relaxing, I would buy again.

My father lives in a nursing home and has dementia and aphasia. He can no longer talk and rarely resonds to his surroundings. I recently purchased this DVD for his 87th birthday, and it was extremely successful. It is a series of beautiful scenes in nature accompanied by either natural bird sounds or restful music. He watched the entire DVD very intently, nodded at me, and seemed to relax and enjoy himself. I intend to purchase other similar DVDs to provide the sensory and outdoor experiences which meant so much to him earlier in his life. I recommend this product for use in nursing homes and with individuals with intellectual disabilities.