The Bird in My Backyard
Synopsis
In an urban backyard on Canada’s West Coast, a window salesman has created a living laboratory for investigating hummingbird behaviour. The Bird in My Backyard follows citizen scientist, Eric Pittman, as he documents the journeys of two female Anna’s hummingbirds as they attempt to raise their young in his urban garden. It’s a story about the childlike curiosity in all of us, the wonders it can reveal and the doors it can open if we just lean in a bit closer.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
International Wildlife Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Wilkes
- Screenplay & Story
- Geordie Trifa, Niobe Thompson
- Original Title
- The Bird in My Backyard
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 23/04/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Wilkes
Geordie Trifa, Niobe Thompson
Ryan Wilkes, Lesley Birchard
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Wilkes
Producer
Ryan Wilkes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bird in My Backyard.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Bird in My Backyard.
Bird Docs
Nature-Documentary
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
More Like The Bird in My Backyard
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bird in My Backyard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bird in My Backyard about?
In an urban backyard on Canada’s West Coast, a window salesman has created a living laboratory for investigating hummingbird behaviour. The Bird in My Backyard follows citizen scientist, Eric Pittman, as he documents the journeys of two female Anna’s hummingbirds as they attempt to raise their young in his urban garden. It’s a story about the childlike curiosity in all of us, the wonders it can reveal and the doors it can open if we just lean in a bit closer.
Who directed The Bird in My Backyard?
The Bird in My Backyard was directed by Ryan Wilkes.
Who stars in The Bird in My Backyard?
The principal cast of The Bird in My Backyard includes Eric Pittman.
When was The Bird in My Backyard released and how long is it?
The Bird in My Backyard was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.