Indeed, searches are going on regularly. Because the descriptions of the birds were very detailed and complete, LDWF is taking the reports seriously enough to organize and conduct searches of the area and to delay planned timber harvests. They are also trying to assemble a record of the person-hours that have already been spent by searchers looking for the birds, and the areas that have been surveyed. If you have been to the area in search of the birds, please contact them. Venomous snakes occur in the area and will become more active as temperatures increase into the spring and summer.
Wild hogs are abundant in the area.
Most will avoid humans but large male hogs could be dangerous in some situations. DO NOT play tape recordings of ivory-billed woodpeckers during the spring as that could disrupt possible breeding activity. For application forms or more information contact Lina DiGregorio . Copyright American Birding Association, Inc. 1997-2001.