Chapter 578 Provocation
A B&B somewhere in Taiji Town.
Richard and others were nervously making post-production videos in a cramped room. The atmosphere was quite eerie. Although they had confirmed in advance that no one was eavesdropping, they still couldn't help but lower their voices.
Everything was muted, leaving only the sound of the mouse and keyboard.
All inns and hotels stopped opening to them, and they could not get a room even at three or five times the price.
Maybe the hotel wants to make money, but even if they make this money, they may not be able to gain a foothold in Taiji Town in the future.
70% of the villagers here are fishermen who make their fortunes by selling dolphins. Their anger could drown the entire Taiji Town.
The whole world is against them.
Richard couldn't help but worry about Jarrett and Mond. They worked all night last night. "There's no need to rush. Take a break."
"Rest? If I rest any longer, I'll make the worst documentary of my career!"
Jarrett is unusually irritable. He is like this when he is working, not to mention under the current high-pressure situation. However, most people have a high tolerance for him because Jarrett is really capable.
The biggest problem with covert photography is that you can’t get the exact shot you want.
Most documentaries have this problem. If a camera fixed in the mountains and forests wants to capture a photo of a tiger, it may take a full month to get a chance to capture the three-second shot that will appear in the documentary.
Perhaps a month’s time may be wasted because the shots are not arranged properly.
In order to ensure sufficient viewing experience, Jarrett asked Bifang to cast a wide net and place as many cameras as possible.
Richard and his team brought a total of forty-three equipment boxes, a number far exceeding that required for an average documentary.
Every time someone from Taiji Town dismantled one, Bifang would install three more.
If it’s not enough, change it; if it’s changed, install it; if it’s installed, slip away.
In hundreds of photographic shots, Jarrett demonstrated extremely strong control ability, observing more than one shot at the same time within several minutes and connecting them together.
Being capable but irritable is a personality trait.
"Okay, don't worry, I'll make you a cup of coffee." Richard raised his hands, obeyed Jarrett's wishes, and let him work with peace of mind.
Today is July 30th, and there are less than 25 .
The people of Taiji Town are becoming increasingly unwelcoming towards them, and their tolerance seems to have reached a limit. Any higher would hurt the nerves of the fishermen.
Jarrett and Mond each poured a cup of coffee silently.
Richard walked out of the room quietly, followed by Mandy and Keke.
It has almost become a rule not to travel alone.
The three of them jogged along the path towards the port for morning exercise. Every passerby on the road was watching them, as if they were monitoring a prisoner.
After so many days, Keke and Mandy felt a little uncomfortable feeling such gazes, and Mandy would even glare back fiercely.
Richard turned a blind eye; he had long been accustomed to such looks.
Admiration, envy, contempt, anger or disdain, he has experienced it all now that he is over fifty years old.
From Europe to America and then to Japan, Richard has long been able to remain calm no matter who he faces or what kind of looks he gets.
Richard knew he was not a "thin-skinned" person.
Arriving at the port, Richard leaned on the railing with both hands. After a short warm-up, he was a little out of breath and raised his hand to look at his watch.
7:00 in the morning sharp.
At this time of year, the earth has not yet been scorched by the sun, and the air is filled with a hint of cool sea breeze, making people want to open their arms and embrace the sea comfortably.
The Kii Peninsula is surrounded by mountains, the sea is bathed in sunshine, and swarms of seagulls are flying low. They circle in the air, waiting for small fish to appear in the rolling waves, and dive down the moment they jump out of the water.
The sea on a sunny morning is a rich dining table for seagulls.
Richard squinted his eyes, looking at the flock of seagulls, and suddenly smiled. He pointed to the sky and said to Mandy and the others, "Look, a sea eagle, a Steller's sea eagle!"
Mandy and Keke looked up. The early morning sun was a little dazzling. They squinted their eyes and found a huge sea eagle among the seagulls.
Steller's sea eagle!
The black and white Steller's sea eagles mixed in with the seagulls, rushing around, their calls deep and hoarse.
Judging from its behavior, this is a very domineering bird of prey. Unlike those seagulls, it does not target small fish and shrimps, but waits for a big fish that occasionally floats to the surface of the water. It keeps flying in the air for this purpose. Whenever a seagull approaches accidentally, it will ruthlessly drive it away with its sharp claws, and a few pure white feathers fall from the sky.
This is the largest sea eagle in the world. When fully grown, its weight can exceed 5 kilograms and its wingspan can reach up to 2.5 meters.
Their sharp eyes, strong and accurate claws, and mighty beaks are all bright orange in color. Whether they are soaring high in the sky or resting on branches or on the seashore, they display the extraordinary bearing and demeanor of a king.
They usually feed mainly on fish such as salmon and trout, and will also hunt large and medium-sized mammals such as geese and swans, and even prey on seal pups.
In Sir Alex's documentary "Blue Planet", Steller's sea eagles were filmed hunting seagulls in the air.
Mandy and Keke were also amazed. They had never seen such a handsome sea eagle, which was much larger than other sea eagles of the same kind.
Compared to it, those seagulls look like fools.
"We can actually see Steller's sea eagles in Japan." Richard exclaimed slightly.
"What do you mean?" Keke felt as if there was some hidden meaning.
"This is the largest sea eagle in the world and the heaviest eagle on Earth on average. The global population of Steller's sea eagles is now estimated at 4,600-5,100, including 1,830-1,900 breeding pairs, which are monogamous, equivalent to only about 3,600-3,800 mature individuals."
"They are only found along the coastlines of China, Japan, and the Russian Federation. They are rare to begin with, and they have almost disappeared from Japan recently."
"Why?"
"Because of deaths from lead poisoning in inland Japan, the Steller's sea eagle population here has dropped by nearly half."
Due to long-term consumption of seafood and environmental pollution, the lead content in Japan is unexpectedly high.
In addition, Steller's sea eagles practice monogamy and reproduce only once a year, laying two eggs at a time, and usually only one survives. It is really not easy to see them in Japan.
“…”
Why is it lead poisoning again?
Is this a lead poisoning area?
Mandy and Keke sighed and looked at the Steller's sea eagle, feeling somewhat pitiful and sad.
This beautiful species is on the brink of extinction.
"But it's still worth being happy to see it. There's no need to be sad." Richard cheered up and encouraged, "It's still there, isn't it?"
Mandy and Keke looked at the sea and nodded involuntarily.
Under the surging sea water, a vague shadow became clearer and clearer. Something floated up from the bottom of the sea, and it was definitely not small in size.
The Steller's sea eagle got a shock, folded its wings, extended its sharp claws, and flew straight into the water like a dive bomber.
roar!
It's a big trout!
Before Mandy and Keke could take a photo, a sharp whistle interrupted their joy.
"Hey, over there, look at this!"
The fisherman on the fishing boat laughed at the three people with a warm look on his face, as if he welcomed their arrival.
"Doesn't he know us? He actually greeted us..." Mandy laughed, but he couldn't laugh anymore.
The fisherman on the fishing boat suddenly lifted a piece of black cloth and turned the hinge.
A baby dolphin is suspended.
