Rare Birds

This is the remarkable story of a passionate birder who dedicated his life to reviving the Bermuda petrel, also known as the cahow, after it was thought to be extinct for centuries. Once abundant on the island, these graceful seabirds were driven to extinction by early human settlers. However, in the 1950s, Wingate joined an expedition that rediscovered a handful of surviving cahows, sparking his lifelong mission to bring the species back from the brink. Over decades, he faced numerous challenges, including hurricanes, invasive species, and personal hardships, but his relentless efforts paid off as the bird's population began to recover.

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