Nestled in the northeastern part of India, Arunachal Pradesh, offers a unique blend of cultural and biodiversity. In this short film, award winning filmmaker and conservationist biologist Bahar Dutt explores the Eaglenest Wildlife sanctuary in the Himalayas. Teaming up with her is renowned wildlife researcher Umesh Srinivasan and his team who are camping deep in the forest. Reaching this remote part of India is not easy, neither is working there. The film explores the tough conditions under which scientists work to bring us the first ever-scientific documentation of how climate change is impacting bird populations. Srinivasan and his team through the process of setting up mist nets demonstrate how different species of birds are being driven towards higher altitudes as the lower regions get warmer.   But the question is, will the birds be able to survive at these higher altitudes and what does this mean for their long-term survival.

Eaglenest Sanctuary is a biodiversity hotspot, a magical and mysterious landscape with more than 450 species of birds.   And new species continue to be discovered. Its also the place with a rich history. Eaglenest has derived its name from Red Eagle Division, a regiment of the Indian Army, which used to operate in the region in the 1950s. Today there are new stories playing out in this landscape. In this film Bahar explores the ancient path on which once The Dalai Lama, once travelled from Tibet to the plains of Assam in 1959 and stayed at a site owned by the Bugun community. This film captures the scientific data in an easy storytelling format while reminding us how the perils of climate change can be dealt with.