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		Big Woods Field Notes Ivory-bill Field Notes Field Notes Authors   David Luneau   Gene Sparling Archives   January 2006 Ivory-billed Woodpecker home Join Great Places Network Help Conserve the Big Woods

Gene Sparling

Gene Sparling an entrepreneur and naturalist, first spotted the ivory-billed woodpecker in the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge that led to the extensive search in Arkansas.

Since his initial observation in February 2004, Sparling has been actively involved in the search, serving as the project’s co-manager and working in the conservation and land acquisition efforts as well as public and community relations efforts.

Sparling, who began exploring the Big Woods of Arkansas in his kayak in 2003, has sought out wild and natural places throughout his life, exploring Arkansas’ Ozark and Ouachita mountains, as well the Rocky Mountains, and Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.

A native of Springfield, Missouri, Sparling resides in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Field Notes by Gene Sparling:

• Gene's first trip on Bayou DeView (January, 2006)
• One never knows what to expect in the Big Woods (January, 2006)