Looking for Hoatzins in the mangroves of the Brazilian Amazon. Tom Fowlks

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Day 7: The End of the Good Times
April 19, 2016 — Slip sliding into Humboldt National Park is much harder than it sounds.
Day 6: Guantanamo Bound
April 18, 2016 — The team encounters a few ominous creatures as they wade into restricted territory.
Day 5: Travels With El Indio in the Mountains Above Bahia de Taco
April 15, 2016 — A savvy local guide leads a hike full of endemics and faux woodpecker calls.
Day 4: Following in the Footsteps of Earlier Searchers
April 14, 2016 — Will a mine-scarred valley yield any Ivory-bills?
Day 3: Bureaucratic Snags and a Real Lead (Finally)
April 13, 2016 — An old soul recounts a time before the phantom bird's disappearance.
Day 2: On the Road to the Ivory-Bill’s Hideaway
April 12, 2016 — The crew creeps closer to the mountains, by way of Farallones.
Day 1: The Journey Begins
April 11, 2016 — Armed with a special invention that mimics the drumming of an Ivory-bill, the team boards a plane for Cuba.
The Quest for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Heads to Cuba
April 11, 2016 — Can two determined birders track down the most elusive—and possibly extinct—bird out there? Follow our daily blog to find out.
48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): New Orleans
April 01, 2016 — Laid-back birding in this urban gem gives "The Big Easy" a new meaning.
How Your Most Recent Birding Trip Could Save Rare Species
March 03, 2016 — New research shows that information from recreational birders could help researchers better focus conservation efforts.