Where was The Birds filmed? Details about Alfred Hitchcock's horror-thriller

Birds is one of groundbreaking films by veteran filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. movie is loosely based on 1952 short story of same name by Daphne du Maurier. plot of film focused on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on people over a course of a few days. movie featured Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and Veronica Cartwright in key roles.

Birds released in 1963 and still remains one of most renowned works by director. Birds movie review was mostly positive and Hitchcock's direction h earned praises from audiences and critics alike. film was shot in some of most beautiful locations. Even after so many years of its release, a lot of people are still wondering about Birds filming locations. People are curious to know where was Birds filmed. Here is a look at Birds shooting locations.

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Where was Birds filmed?

According to movie-locations.com, Birds has been primarily shot in San Franciso, California. In movie, Tippi Hedren is first seen in San Francisco’s Union Square on her way to pet shop. Hitchcock has disguised cut from real San Francisco to pet shop which was on a set at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Several sequences have also been shot north up California coast to Bodega Bay.

Bodega Bay is centre of bird attacks. It was once a small fishing village on coast 50 miles north of San Francisco. place is great for birdwatching and is also a centre for bird migration. One of Birds shooting locations is Tides Wharf Restaurant. In movie, assorted locals take shelter from bird attacks here. Since film was me, place has turned into an unrecognisable hotel complex. aerial view of Bodega Bay in movie is largely a painting.

Birds filming locations

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ros around Bodega Bay are also used in I Know What You Did Last Summer. schoolhouse of Annie Hayworth in movie is at 17110 Bodega Lane. In movie, it appears to be just up hill from bay. It was originally a schoolhouse, a local community centre and for a while a guest house. which is now a private residence.

Image Credits: A still from movie