For more than 300 years, the Bermuda petrel was believed extinct. A remarkable discovery in 1951 gave the ‘lost bird’ a second chance

The Bermuda petrel, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in 1951. A young naturalist, David Wingate, led a long recovery effort for the cahow. Conservationists protected nests and restored Nonsuch Island for the seabirds. The cahow population has grown, though challenges remain from storms. This story highlights species recovery and the importance of habitat restoration.