Jul 19, 2018
Studying the alpine crane on the Tibetan Plateau
The Black-necked Crane is an iconic species of the Tibetan plateau, with almost the entire global population nesting in high-altitude wetlands in China. Ruoergai, in Sichuan province of southwest China, is one of the breeding strongholds of the species where the International Crane Foundation has been working since the early 2000s.
Jul 19, 2018
Preparing for the Threat of Avian Influenza in East Asia
From April 5 to7, 2018, Suncheon City hosted an International Crane Symposium to address the threats and responses to avian influenza along the Eastern Flyway. I participated in the symposium and gave the keynote speech on the role of the Korean peninsula in crane conservation.
Jul 13, 2018
Painter Janet Flynn featured Aug. 11 at Cranes and Culture Art Series
Painter Janet Flynn of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, is the featured artist Saturday, August 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the International Crane Foundation’s Cranes and Culture Art Series.
Jul 03, 2018
International Crane Foundation hosts Wasira dancers, drummers July 8
Representatives of the Ho-Chunk Experience – Wasira Native Dance Show will perform on Sunday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., for the International Crane Foundation’s Cranes and Culture Art Series.
Jul 02, 2018
In the News – June 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Jun 26, 2018
Charting a course for the future of crane conservation in South Korea
The Cheorwon plain, located south of the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea, is an important staging and wintering area for Red-crowned and White-naped Cranes in East Asia.
Jun 05, 2018
Join us for our third Cranes and Culture Art Series event June 16
Kim Russell is the featured artist Saturday, June 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the International Crane Foundation’s continuing Cranes and Culture Art Series.
Jun 04, 2018
Jim Harris – Decades of Dedication
On the occasion of his retirement from the International Crane Foundation, I find myself reflecting on my long friendship with Jim Harris. Jim has been a close friend these many years, and our organization has greatly benefited from his unwavering dedication and leadership.
Jun 04, 2018
In the News – May 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
May 30, 2018
Release of two Blue Cranes: A chance for a future
In December last year, University of Cape Town student, Megan Murgatroyd – who had assisted us with the captures of Blue Cranes for our tracking project in the Western Cape – was called to assist with the identification of two young birds confiscated in a small town, called Calvinia.