Echoes of the Swiftlets: Exploring the hidden world of the Indian Swiftlet

Biont, Roundglass Sustain | India | 24 minutes | 2023

LANGUAGE: English

Off the coast of Maharashtra lies a landscape unlike any other. Colossal cliffs, crashing waves, mysterious sea caves and haunted lighthouses – this is the Vengurla rocks archipelago. Two of these islands are home to the biggest known breeding colonies of the Indian swiftlets. Studying these birds in this harsh terrain is no easy feat. Watch Dr Sirish Manchi and Dhanusha Kawalkar tackle challenges as they study the mysterious Indian swiftlet.

This film was an official selection for ALT EFF 2024.