Film Overview

A stunning tribute to the love and determination of a group of people committed to restoring the osprey, a species that once teetered on the brink of extinction, to southern Michigan. The documentary centers around the touching story of C09, a young male osprey released during the Osprey Reintroduction Program of Southern Michigan at Kensington Metropark.

After survivng three perilous years in South America C09 has come home to Kensington to the hustle and bustle of Detroit's busy suburbs. The Program Team is overjoyed to see that one of their birds made it back, but there is a problem. C09 and his female companion have chosen a nest site that is far from ideal and, not only jeopardizes what could be a milestone for Michigan's ospreys, but threatens to halt the program itself.

While the team cheers for C09 and his family's survival, the birds struggle with the day-to-day challenges of living in an increasingly inhospitable world. Spectacular footage of osprey nest life, dramatic hunting sequences and exciting chase scenes thrill the viewer with Nature's amazing beauty and her often cold-hearted ethics. Cleverly interwoven with facts, outstanding wildlife footage and subtle subplots, An Osprey Homecoming is a beautiful and compelling story that emphasizes the interconnection of all living things and the delicate balance that exists between humanity and Nature.