Bird's-Eye View

Fritz Tullis, expelled from academia, seeks solace at his family's estate in southern Maryland, aiming to photograph a rare crane. His plans take a dark turn when he witnesses a murder involving men from a plane on a neighboring airstrip. As he delves deeper, Fritz uncovers a dangerous conspiracy entwined with the State Department, the CIA, and a foreign diplomat. His quest for truth spirals into a perilous investigation that reveals a web of deceit and potential threats to his life.