The Eye

Kestrel and the Fox•www.kestrelandthefox.com

A four part series. A mass migration of Polyphemus Moths is confounding and worrying scientists. Two student reporters follow the migration to its terminus: the unremarkable desert town of Carol, California. This is their final project: an investigation into a phenomenon that is much more complex, far-reaching, and treacherous than they ever could have anticipated. www.kestrelandthefox.com

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Part 4: The Call

Dani’s interest and enthusiasm for the project has dramatically waned. A phone call in the middle of the night reveals that Clay is in the car on his way to Carol. Betrayal, terror and truth unravel in a durational phone call as Clay enters the eye of the storm. www.kestrelandthefox.com

Oct 27, 2023•29 min

Part 3: The Watched

Reinvigorated by a mysterious recording, Dani and Clay visit a community of younger people living on the outskirts of Carol. They realize that “cult” might be a better term for this eccentric group, and indulging in their strange customs helps to unearth some hidden truths. www.kestrelandthefox.com

Oct 23, 2023•26 min

Part 2: The Institution

Dani and Clay follow a tip that takes them to Carol’s only elderly care facility. In a town with so much demand, the facility is clearly overwhelmed. Soon, it becomes apparent that the strange moth migration is not Carol’s most pressing issue. After a trying and disturbing visit, Dani questions whether they should continue their investigation at all. www.kestrelandthefox.com

Oct 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Part 1: The Moths

Student reporters Danielle Curtis and Clay Daniels follow a record-breaking moth storm to the dusty small town of Carol, California. In order to learn more, they seek out one of the country’s best entomologists who is equally fascinated with the phenomenon, but end up learning less about insects, and more about the curious and troubling inhabitants of the small town. www.kestrelandthefox.com

Oct 13, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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A new four part series. www.kestrelandthefox.com

Oct 11, 2023•2 min

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