Birders await an audience with the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Photo ©Jeffrey A. Gordon
It's been pretty amazing to see the New Mexico Rufous-necked Wood Rail get media attention from all over the country. An AP article, featuring ABA President Jeff Gordon, was picked up by several media outlets, including ABC News and Huffington Post. It seems that the story of unexpected discovery and the incredible passion of those who would travel to see this remarkable vagrant struck a chord among non-birders as well as birders.
Now CBS has joined the fray and will run a piece on the rail, including a live interview with Jeff Gordon, on their Saturday morning news program.
The piece will run approximately 20 minutes into the second hour (about 8:20 AM ET), but that might be the third hour depending on when your affiliate picks it up.
So set your alarms or your DVRs and tune in!
I think it is super that Jeff and ABA will be getting some television time. But I would have preferred to have seen the ABA site give an update on whether the rail was seen on the 26th or not. Many members would love up to date info on such rarities.
Posted by: Shane Woolbright | 07/27/2013 at 12:16 AM
According to the ABA Rare Bird Alert Facebook page, the rail hasn't been seen since the 19th.
Posted by: Nate Swick | 07/27/2013 at 07:50 AM
Congratulations Jeff!!
This is a tremendous opportunity to promote birding, the ABA, and maybe even some bird-related issues (conservation, education, etc.).
Savor the moment and just be yourself ;)
Posted by: Dave Mag | 07/27/2013 at 07:52 AM