Birdemic: Shock and Terror Page #4

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Then why are they

attacking us?

I don't know.

But what I do know is global warming

is causing viral diseases

such as bird flu,

west nile virus and SARS.

So what are you saying?

That global warming is causing

these birds to attack?

No.

I'm a scientist...

An ornithologist.

I can't state any scientific

fact without evidence.

But there is scientific

evidence to show

that because of our

burning of fossil fuels

and creating

greenhouse gasses

which is causing

global warming,

It's raising the temperature

of the seas

and species like

the krill are dying.

So many bird species

can't find food

like the neritic krill.

They eventually

starve and die,

wash up on the shore.

There's also evidence

that global warming

is interrupting the birth,

mating and migration cycles

of many species.

In fact,

in the last few years

40 species have become extinct

because of global warming.

However, there is

interesting research

that in prehistoric times

birds did attack cavemen.

They used to claw

at their eyes and skull.

They'd either leave them

for dead or then come back

because their injuries

were so bad

and finally

finish off the kill.

If they attack me,

I've got a little

present for them.

Well, you certainly know

a lot about birds.

Well, I should.

I'm an ornithologist.

I study and work with birds

for a living.

You should come with us.

It's safer.

I don't need protection.

I can take care of myself.

I've got my truck

and my trailer.

Besides, I'm not worried

about the blackbirds.

They're not

the dangerous animal.

It's the human species

that's the dangerous

and menacing

and terrifying animal.

Because of his fossil fuel

related activities,

he's causing global warming.

It's killing life

and earth itself.

It's the human species

that needs to quit playing

cowboy with nature.

We must act

more like astronauts,

Spacemen taking care of

our spaceship earth.

Well, nice meeting you.

Good luck.

Where's Becky?

She's taking a sh*t.

Nathalie's watching her back.

You're pretty

good at shooting.

How come you're still

not in the marines?

I just got tired of all

the f***ing killing in Iraq.

Why can't we just give

peace a chance?

Right there.

- I'll cover you.

- Okay.

Oh my God,

she's dead.

Rod!

Rod!

Ramsey!

She's dead.

I couldn't do anything.

She's dead.

What do you mean

she's dead?

Let's go!

Come on,

let's go!

The eagles killed Becky.

F***ing killed Becky.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Ramsey.

They got to her before

I got a chance.

I don't know what to do.

Hey, those people on that bus

are being attacked by those birds.

- Let's go save them.

- We can't. We have no room.

- It's full in here.

- They killed Becky.

What if it was Nathalie?

Please help me!

Help!

Come on.

I've got to get out of here.

Come on, guys, let's go.

The birds are gone.

No they're not.

They're not gone.

They're gonna kill us

if we go out there.

Come on, let's go.

I don't want to.

They'll kill us.

Rod, I'm gonna go

get those people.

- Cover me, okay?

- Okay.

- Come on, let's go.

- No.

- Come on. Let's go.

- No.

- Come on.

- No.

Let's go.

Help me! No!

I don't want to go!

- Come on.

- No, no!

- I don't want to go!

- Let's go.

- No!

- Don't make me go out there!

Follow me.

I'm going out there

to save them.

Don't go.

If you go out there you'll die.

They're dead already.

Yeah, you're right.

Let's get the hell

out of here.

Hi.

The eagles killed our friends.

Do you have a phone I can

use to call the police?

No, I'm sorry.

All phones from the eagle attack...

All phones

are dead up here.

Really?

Damn it.

Well, we need some gas.

Well, you know,

from the eagle attack

we are short on gas.

But it's $100 a gallon

if you want.

What? $100?

That's outrageous.

Well, either you

take it or leave it.

I have only a few

gallons left only.

It's a rip-off.

Fine.

Thank you.

Tony, Susan, can you guys go

get some water over there?

Then you can go get

candy for yourselves.

- Yay.

- Okay.

Hey, look at

that man up there.

We should stop

and help him.

Okay.

- Howdy.

- Hi.

Can you sell me some gas

for my truck?

We only have a few gallons

and we need them.

We just bought some for $100

a gallon down the street.

$100 a gallon?

I've only got 50 in my wallet.

- We can give you a ride.

- Oh, no thanks.

Sorry, but we need it.

- You're gonna sell me some gas now.

- Whoa, take it easy.

Take it easy.

I've got an extra tank in the back.

Good.

Get it.

Rod, let's get

out of here.

There's a creek over there.

We can get some fresh water.

Okay.

Who's there?

Who's there?

Come out or I'll shoot.

Don't shoot.

Peace, man.

Come down here.

Why were you hiding

in the trees?

This is my home.

I live here.

That's my house.

You live in a tree?

Sure do.

So you're a tree hugger?

You could put it that way.

I love trees.

They're my family.

I look out for them and protect

these precious redwoods.

So can we play

in your tree house?

Sure.

Yes, that'll be fun!

No way, it's too dangerous.

The eagles might come there.

Oh, they won't.

You're very safe here in the forest.

Haven't you noticed

those eagles

seem to be going after people

in their cars and gas stations?

Besides, it's not the eagles

I worry about.

It's the dry drought weather

that's killing these trees.

There's not enough

rain and water.

Even worse, the spruce bark

beetles are eating

These trees to death and

turning them from green to red.

I remember when those beetles

used to die out during the winter.

But now with the dry climate

they've multiplied

and taken over the forest.

Take a look at that

dead redwood up there.

That was killed

by a bark beetle.

This damn global warming.

It's the cause of dry climate

and bark beetles

and death of the trees

and forest.

I can protect these trees

against greedy

lumber companies

and bad campers who start

forest wildfires.

But it's impossible to protect

them against global warming.

- What's your name?

- I'm Tom Hill.

I'm Rod. This is Nathalie,

Susan and Tony.

You can come with us.

Oh, I can't.

This is my home.

I have to stay here to protect

these trees from further harm.

Enjoy and appreciate these

trees while you can.

In a few years

they'll be gone.

I hear a mountain lion.

I've got to get

back to my house.

You'd better get to your car.

It was very nice meeting you.

You too.

I think it's this way

to the van.

- No, it's this way.

- Are you sure?

What's that smell?

Smells like wood burning.

It's a forest fire.

Let's go, come on. This way.

You see that lighthouse

over there?

That's where Mai lives.

We should stop by and see if she's there.

Okay.

- Oh my God.

- What?

That's Mai's car.

- We should pull over.

- Okay.

Oh God, Mai.

Mai, are you okay?

Mai.

Nat?

Mai.

Forgive them...

Mai.

Mai?

Mai!

God.

Mai.

Damn it!

We ran out of gas.

What are we gonna do?

If we're lucky someone

might drive by.

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