Chasing the Ivory-Bill

April 28, 2016 — As the trip draws to a close, Gallagher focuses his hopes on new territory.

April 27, 2016 — Birds abound on a cliff-side hike, but still no Ivory-bill.

April 26, 2016 — After stumbling upon ideal Ivory-bill habitat, the birds' silence weighs heavily on the group.

April 25, 2016 — The team hikes deeper—and higher—into the woods and meets a Cuban Pygmy Owl along the way.

April 22, 2016 — The team catches wind of a 2008 Ivory-bill sighting—and passes on some questionable meat.

April 21, 2016 — The Ivory-bill becomes more ghost-like each step of the way.

April 20, 2016 — After a series of unfortunate events, Gallagher and the team finally reach their camp in Humbolt National Park.

April 19, 2016 — Slip sliding into Humboldt National Park is much harder than it sounds.

April 18, 2016 — The team encounters a few ominous creatures as they wade into restricted territory.

April 15, 2016 — A savvy local guide leads a hike full of endemics and faux woodpecker calls.