For avid birders, the eastern black rail is the holy grail of bird sightings. Searching for this mysterious and threatened bird reveals a tale of mystery and obsession. Listen to this special episode from reporter Tony Bartelme on how few will ever see SC's elusive black rail. Will climate change make it vanish forever?

Listen Again: How the elusive black rail may be threatened by climate change

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Listen Again: How the elusive black rail may be threatened by climate change

Listen Again: How the elusive black rail may be threatened by climate change