Nov 05, 2018
Construction begins Nov. 5 for our $10M site renovation!
Construction cranes will “migrate” to our headquarters this fall as we begin our much anticipated $10 million dollar site renovation on Monday, Nov. 5.
Nov 03, 2018
A Week of Whooping Cranes in South Texas
The news broke on the morning of Oct. 23 through a Facebook post by Aransas National Wildlife Refuge – the Whooping Cranes had returned!
Nov 01, 2018
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Nov 2018
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, migration has begun! A huge thank-you to the staff of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Natural Resources, the International Crane Foundation and all of the volunteers who help us keep track of the cranes throughout the year. We appreciate your contribution to the recovery of the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population.
Oct 30, 2018
In the News – October 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Oct 26, 2018
Travels with George: Following the Siberian Crane migration in Yakutia, Russia
Pointing upward and to the west, she cried, “Look up!” Twenty-eight sets of glistening white wings tipped in black cut with rapid beats into the still, cold air before they vanished beyond the forest of white birch. We were without words!
Oct 25, 2018
Cranes and Agriculture: A Global Guide for Sharing the Landscape – Just Published!
The need to share information via a publication that outlines how cranes can live harmoniously on agricultural landscapes with farmers and agricultural producers served as the impetus for a group of researchers and specialists to create the publication “Cranes and Agriculture: A Global Guide for Sharing the Landscape.”
Oct 23, 2018
Whooping Crane eastern population sees the best year yet for wild-hatched chicks
Six wild-hatched Whooping Crane chicks in Wisconsin survived to flight stage in 2018, the most since the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership began restoring a migratory population of the endangered birds in the eastern United States.
Oct 09, 2018
Remembering Jim Harris – Champion for the conservation of cranes and wetlands
“The haunting calls of the world’s cranes are sadder today because they have lost a devoted friend, and the conservation community has lost a true hero.” ~ Kenneth Strom, National Audubon Society
Oct 04, 2018
Whooping Crane Egg Scorecard 2018
Our Whooping Cranes are laying eggs and chicks are hatching – breeding season is here!
Sep 27, 2018
In the News – September 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.