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Day 8: On to Ojito de Agua!
April 20, 2016 — After a series of unfortunate events, Gallagher and the team finally reach their camp in Humbolt National Park.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
Endangered Hawaiian Bird Immortalized In Space
April 20, 2016 — Thanks to a science teacher in India, an asteroid has been named after the critically endangered Akikiki.
Birds in the News
Birdist Rule #8: Bird Alone
April 20, 2016 — Birding offers the perfect opportunity for something many of us don't get enough of: solitude.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The BP Oil Spill: 6 Years, 3 Million Barrels of Oil, and $20 Billion Later
April 20, 2016 — The recovery funds from the recent settlement need to be used wisely—and ethically.
News
Why Louisiana’s Barrier Islands Are Essential to Seabird and Human Survival
April 20, 2016 — Island restoration is an investment in coastal Louisiana’s future. Here’s how it works.
Gulf Restoration
Day 7: The End of the Good Times
April 19, 2016 — Slip sliding into Humboldt National Park is much harder than it sounds.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
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How To Choose Your Binoculars
April 18, 2016 — When it comes to birding, your looking glass makes all the difference.
Binoculars
Day 6: Guantanamo Bound
April 18, 2016 — The team encounters a few ominous creatures as they wade into restricted territory.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
What Do Birds Use To Duct Tape Their Nests Together?
April 18, 2016 — A flexible, resilient material for construction and repair . . . yes, we're talking about spider silk.
Podcast
Bird Brains: They're More Complicated Than You Think
April 15, 2016 — A new book tells the surprising—and often wondrous—stories of brilliant birds.
Books