For the Birds 2019

A small, egg-shaped blue bird makes its way to a powerline, settling in comfortably, but his peace is short-lived as another bird joins him, sparking a playful yet chaotic argument. Soon, 15 of these little stubby birds are squabbling for room, all vying for their share of space on the wire.

Suddenly, a large, awkward bird resembling a shoebill appears on a nearby pole, honking and waving at the flock. Unfazed, the tiny birds mimic his plumage and join in the ruckus, only for the big bird to call them over, prompting the little ones to shuffle down the line, whispering about him in hushed tones.

The big bird, determined to be part of the fun, swoops down and perches himself between the smaller ones. However, his weight causes the powerline to sag alarmingly low. Cramped together against the big bird’s sides, the little birds chirp their grievances, but he misinterprets their indignation as playfulness, adding his squawking to the mix.

In a moment of frustration, one of the little birds pecks the larger one’s side, startling him and causing the big bird to tumble backward, hanging upside down by his feet. Encouraged by their friends, the two birds in the center begin to peck at the big bird’s toes, which begin to loosen one by one from the line. The big bird remains blissfully unaware of their mischief.

As one of the smaller birds notices how close they are to the ground, a warning is issued; unfortunately, it’s too late. With a final toe release, the powerline snaps like a slingshot, sending the little birds into the air in a flurry of feathers.

The big bird lands safely on the ground, amused by the feathers floating around him. His laughter intensifies when he sees one of the smaller birds, now naked from the fallout, crash down beside him. Offering a leaf for modesty, he finds even more hilarity when the remaining 14 little birds land around him, all stripped of their feathers and looking for cover behind him in embarrassment. The scene is nothing short of a comedic spectacle, showcasing the playful dynamics between the small and large birds in a charming yet raucous manner.