American white pelicans lift off at Clear Lake. Photo by Barbara Bridges.

KELSEYVILLE – “Winged Migration” will be presented at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, in the Clear Lake State Park visitor center auditorium. It is a must see for all ages.

There are no better words to describe this 89-minute film than in the editorial words of Jeff Shannon: “For earthbound humans, 'Winged Migration' is as close as any of us will get to sharing the sky with our fine feathered friends. It's as if French director Jacques Perrin and his international crew of dedicated filmmakers had been given a full-access pass by Mother Nature herself, with the complete 'cooperation' of countless species of migrating birds, all answering to eons of migratory instinct. The film is utterly simple in purpose, with minimal narration and on-screen titles to identify the wondrous varieties of flying wildlife, but its visceral effect is humbling, awesome and magnificently profound. A brief but important hunting scene may upset sensitive viewers and children, but doesn't stop 'Winged Migration' from being essential all-ages viewing.”

Plan time to tour the natural history museum, from woodlands to wetlands. Be sure to check out the Visitor Center gift shop where you will always find nature related items from T-shirts to frogs that talk.

There is no entrance fee to the park to attend programs, visit the museum or participate in nature walks. The Visitor Center will open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Guided walks will take place on the second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.