Charles J. Pennock collected this specimen in 1917 somewhere along the Aucilla River in Jefferson county. Pennock was born in Pennsylvania and resided in Delaware where he was an active member of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. Pennock left Delaware under mysterious circumstances and arrived in North Florida in 1913. He lived near the present day St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge until late 1919 under the name John Williams. During the 6 years he lived in Wakulla County he collected at least 245 bird specimens and authored numerous articles on area bird life.
Go here to learn more about Charles J. Pennock, including the interesting story of how he ended up living in Wakulla County under the name of John Williams!
Photo used with permission of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club.
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Female Ivory-billed Pennock obtained on May 30, 1917 from Aucilla River forest, Jefferson County, FL
Now housed at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. |
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