Living Ivory-Billed Woodpecker discovered 2009-2010

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Info as of January 25, 2010 ...

On December 29, 2009, Daniel Rainsong found and photographically documented a living Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in the southern Sabine River basin. No one is required to believe right now. We should all be in the wait-and-see mode. The pictures have been viewed by the several primary individuals. Nothing to report from that yet. We'll wait and see what they say, and go from there. Dan hopes to lead someone to this living Ivory-Billed Woodpecker.

Update February 4, 2010 ...

Like news that is no news...
Reminiscent of a Saturday Night Live skit, the photographs and locations are still being analyzed by the principles involved. Meanwhile, Dan is busy working on a possible new expedition to the Sabine area. This time of year (winter, when the leaves are off the trees and the foliage is down) gives the best opportunity to sight the bird. If it gets too late, any planned expedition might have to be scrubbed. The season (and Dan's available time) for mounting a confirmation expedition yet this year are rapidly coming to an end. And meanwhile, we're all waiting for word...

Update February 5, 2010 ...

Some quotations to ponder...

German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer:
"All truth passes through three stages...
· First, it is ridiculed.
· Second, it is violently opposed.
· Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."

Sir Winston Churchill:
"When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."

	Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
	Info as of January 25, 2010 ... On December 29, 2009, Daniel Rainsong found and photographically documented a living Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in the southern Sabine River basin. No one is required to believe right now. We should all be in the wait-and-see mode. The pictures have been viewed by the several primary individuals. Nothing to report from that yet. We'll wait and see what they say, and go from there. Dan hopes to lead someone to this living Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Update February 4, 2010 ... Like news that is no news... Reminiscent of a Saturday Night Live skit, the photographs and locations are still being analyzed by the principles involved. Meanwhile, Dan is busy working on a possible new expedition to the Sabine area. This time of year (winter, when the leaves are off the trees and the foliage is down) gives the best opportunity to sight the bird. If it gets too late, any planned expedition might have to be scrubbed. The season (and Dan's available time) for mounting a confirmation expedition yet this year are rapidly coming to an end. And meanwhile, we're all waiting for word... Update February 5, 2010 ... Some quotations to ponder... German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: "All truth passes through three stages... · First, it is ridiculed. · Second, it is violently opposed. · Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." Sir Winston Churchill: "When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."