Search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker

 

Photographs by Judd Patterson - December 2006

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The Coon Bottom ViewSetting out on Old CreekThrough the unflooded forestTracking a Pileated

Who needs paddling?Cypress reflectionsDennis Knows BestRight shape, but too small for Ivory-billed?Scaling from a large woodpecker.

Practicing our technique on Pileated Woodpecker fly-bysDavid

One of many slightly precarious situationsAn hour later when we saw a small alligator, Kyle began to question the wisdom of pushing the boat along this stretch of creek. :-)

DavidKyle the Navigator (he sometimes uses GS)Pileated Woodpecker workings

Some of the trees were rather largeOn the Choctawhatchee

The Peaceful BackwatersIvory-billed searchers need breaks too

Even while resting, Kyle remains ready for actionNot Ivory-billed Woodpeckers (they are Pileated Woodpeckers)  

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