Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic film "The Birds" was set in Bodega Bay. There are still notable movie landmarks remaining around the area, including the former Potter Schoolhouse (built in 1873), St. Teresa of Avila Church (built in 1860), and the wharf around the Tides Restaurant. Having now walked the town and the movie setting (while always keeping an eye on the birds), I need to watch the movie again. Fun facts: About 3,200 real birds were trained for use in the film. Hitchcock said the ravens were the cleverest and the seagulls were the most vicious. As crazy as it sounds, the film was inspired by the events of a mass bird attach on the seaside town of Capitola, CA in 1961.
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