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Ivorybill Hunters - Search for Proof in a Flooded Wilderness (Hardcover)
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Ivorybill Hunters - Search for Proof in a Flooded Wilderness (Hardcover)
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The last documented sighting of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker--one of
the rarest and most intriguing animals in the world--was noted over
50 years ago. Long thought to be extinct, the 2005 announcement of
a sighting in Arkansas sparked tremendous enthusiasm and hope that
this species could yet be saved. But the subsequent failure of a
massive search to relocate Ivorybills in Arkansas made hope for the
species' revival short-lived.
Here, noted ornithologist Geoffrey Hill tells the story of how he
and two of his colleagues stumbled upon what may be a breeding
population of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in the swamps of northern
Florida. He relates their laborious attempts to document
irrefutable evidence for the existence of this shy, elusive bird
following the failure of a much larger research team to
definitively prove the bird's existence.
Hill tells of his travails both in and out of the vast swamp
wilderness, pulling back the curtain to reveal the little-seen
political maneuvering that is part of all modern science. He
explains how he and his group decided who to exclude or include as
their findings came in, and why they felt the need to keep their
search a secret. Hill returns repeatedly to how expectations can
guide observations, and how tempting it is to oversell evidence in
the face of the struggle between an overwhelming desire to find the
bird and the need to retain integrity and objectivity.
Written like a good detective story, Ivorybill Hunters also delves
into the science behind the rediscovery of a species, explaining
how professional ornithologists follow up on a sight record of a
rare bird, and how this differs from the public's perception of how
scientistsactually work. Hill notes the growing role of amateurs in
documenting bird activity and discusses how the community of
birders and nature lovers can see, enjoy, and help preserve these
birds.
Ivorybill Hunters will prove a fascinating read for those with an
interest in natural history, adventure, environmental conservation,
and science, as well as the more than forty-six million Americans
who now call themselves birdwatchers.
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