Taking to the Skies - Oriental Stork, Japan

The Oriental Storks were once extinct in Japan. But thanks to the dedicated efforts of people in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, the birds are making a comeback. Today, a new journey has begun, aimed at expanding their breeding range from Toyooka to other areas of the country. For the first time ever, Oriental Storks raised in captivity have been released in Chiba and Fukui Prefectures. This episode documents the perils this magnificent bird has faced – including snakebites and automobiles – on the road to restoration.