Jun 12, 2024
Love it or Leave it: Finding Suitable Habitat for Whooping Crane Reintroduction
Since the partnership to return Whooping Cranes to the eastern U.S. was formed in 2001, the number of Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Flyway has grown to around 75 individuals… Continue reading Love it or Leave it: Finding Suitable Habitat for Whooping Crane Reintroduction
Jun 11, 2024
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During May, breeding pairs in the population have been nesting and hatching chicks! A huge thank you… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2024
Jun 04, 2024
In the News – May 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Rare Whooping Crane rescued from Chicago suburb with a costume and some grapes, Wisconsin State Journal This story was also published in Wisconsin… Continue reading In the News – May 2024
May 22, 2024
Returning Sarus Cranes to Tram Chim National Park
This spring, our Curator of Birds, Kim Boardman, and Director of Conservation Medicine, Dr. Diana Boon, traveled to Vietnam and Thailand to join Dr. Tran Triet, our Southeast Asia Program Director.… Continue reading Returning Sarus Cranes to Tram Chim National Park
May 13, 2024
From Wetlands to Agricultural lands – How do Whooping Cranes Decide Where to Eat?
Over many years of conservation and reintroduction efforts, we have brought back Whooping Cranes from the brink of extinction. In 2001, as part of the international Whooping Crane recovery plan,… Continue reading From Wetlands to Agricultural lands – How do Whooping Cranes Decide Where to Eat?
May 08, 2024
Field Notes from the President – Addressing Climate Change for Cranes and Our World
As we celebrated our 50th anniversary this past year, I especially enjoyed the opportunity to reflect together on the impact of our first 50 years of conservation action for cranes,… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Addressing Climate Change for Cranes and Our World
May 01, 2024
In the News – March and April 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Conservationists call for regulations and policies to protect wetlands, Nile Post, Uganda Population growth raises biodiversity concerns, Nile Post, Uganda Conserving Africa’s cranes, IOL… Continue reading In the News – March and April 2024
Apr 29, 2024
Whooping Crane Nests Found on Indiana Wintering Grounds
In 2001, a migratory Whooping Crane population called the Eastern Migratory Population, was reintroduced to the eastern United States. The plan was for these Whooping Cranes to nest in Wisconsin… Continue reading Whooping Crane Nests Found on Indiana Wintering Grounds
Apr 29, 2024
International Crane Foundation Opens May 1st for Summer Season
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist 608-509-6054 April 29th, 2024 – The Cranes of the World at the International Crane Foundation’s global headquarters will open for the season on Wednesday,… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Opens May 1st for Summer Season
Apr 24, 2024
Migratory Whooping Crane Relocated from Suburban Chicago Neighborhood to Horicon Marsh
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 April 24, 2024 (Wilmette, Illinois) – A young Whooping Crane, 16-23 a.k.a. Animal, was reported by local birders in a residential neighborhood of… Continue reading Migratory Whooping Crane Relocated from Suburban Chicago Neighborhood to Horicon Marsh