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Chicago Illinois USA-1969: Bird in Wetland Near Reeds and Water

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Bird in Wetland Near Reeds and Water — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1969, this vintage home movie captures a quiet wetland scene with tall reeds and grasses swaying near still water. A small bird, possibly a wader, moves cautiously along the muddy edge, its reflection visible in the rippling surface. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, muted colors, and natural lighting, evoking a nostalgic, observational feel. The handheld camera remains steady, focusing on the subtle interplay between land and water in a natural, unscripted moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
124337859

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1343 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label
#9,easter,grandma granpa visit,spring rainbow,opening day,little league,baseball
Reel-level year note
1969
Reel-level location note
clarendon hills, illinois, woodland hills, california
Date
1969 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • animals fish ground bird raining
  • wonderful
  • nature
  • wildlife
  • bird
  • water
  • gras
  • weather
  • swimming
  • food
  • chicago illinois USA
  • 1969
  • 1969 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • wetland wildlife
  • bird near water
  • marsh scene
  • Super 8 grain
  • nature documentary
  • archival footage
  • 1960s home movie
  • wildlife observation
  • bird in reeds
  • natural environment
  • vintage nature clip
  • retro film
  • old film footage
  • outdoor scene
  • water reflection
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage wildlife

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1960s Chicago-area nature or home-movie sequences needing a quiet wetland wildlife insert without people or built landmarks.

Still Frames From This Clip

1969 Chicago-area 8mm frame showing reeds, brush, reflective water, and a small bird at the wetland margin.
A small bird stands near reeds and still water at the wetland edge.

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