Harris's Hawk and the Movie "Hamnet"
About this episode
Laura discusses the portrayal of a Harris's Hawk in the movie adaptation of 'Hamnet' and its divergence from the original literary description.
Agnes's bird in the movie and book, *Hamnet* is specified to be a falcon--a kestrel. But the falcon was portrayed in the movie by a completely unrelated bird from an entirely different continent--a Harris's Hawk. Laura didn't mind this at all--indeed, there were excellent reasons for using this "incorrect" species. Laura is in Colorado right now--this was recorded in her hotel room. She doesn't know if there will be more new programs this week--after today this is going to be one intense birding trip.
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