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In the News – July 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Class of 2009
Two release methods were used in 2009: Aircraft-guided (Group One) and Direct Autumn Release (Group Two). Group Three includes two wild-hatched Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population that unfortunately… Continue reading Class of 2009
Class of 2007
Two release methods were used in 2007: Ultralight-guided (Group One) and Direct Autumn Release (Group Two). All Whooping cranes released in 2007 under the aircraft-guided method learned a migration route… Continue reading Class of 2007
Class of 2005
This is the first year the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership utilized two release methods: Ultralight-guided and Direct Autumn Release (DAR). The DAR method also involves costume handlers raising the young… Continue reading Class of 2005
Class of 2003
The third year of the reintroduction! The aircraft-guided method was used to teach these young Whooping Cranes a migration route from the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Central Wisconsin to… Continue reading Class of 2003
Alleged Shooter of Endangered Whooping Cranes to be Prosecuted Under Endangered Species Act
The case against the alleged shooter of two endangered Whooping Cranes in Texas last month has been re-filed under the Endangered Species Act, which increases the likelihood of larger penalties for the crime.
Major Bird Conservation Groups Oppose Merricourt Wind Energy Project in North Dakota
Two leading bird conservation groups, American Bird Conservancy and the International Crane Foundation, have sent a joint letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) voicing strong concerns about renewed consideration of the Merricourt wind energy project in North Dakota.
Whooping Crane Shot in South Dakota
ICF is saddened to report on the fatal shooting of a Whooping Crane in South Dakota. The migrating adult crane was from the Aransas/Wood Buffalo population and was traveling with two Whooping Cranes when it was shot with a rifle while standing in a corn field. Law enforcement officers with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks are investigating the shooting which took place on April 20, 2012.
Aransas Refuge Reports on Whooping Crane Status in Texas
This has been a busy month for Whooping Crane activity since our last report. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge has received an additional 0.72 inches of precipitation and salinity levels remain higher than ideal. We have continued to help alleviate the low food resources by adding to our prescribed burn totals. This week alone we have burned an additional 4,682 acres of Whooping Crane habitat. Biologists observed the Whooping Cranes eating roasted acorns and are seeing continued usage.