Aug 18, 2023
Loss of Whooping Crane Chick at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Update: We have received W2-23’s necropsy results from the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The analysis showed that the young crane was compromised from a systemic parasite disease… Continue reading Loss of Whooping Crane Chick at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Aug 10, 2023
Field Notes from the President – A New Safe Haven
Saving Tram Chim Ancient. Elegant. Endangered. Cranes inspire us to work for a better world. Reflecting on our golden anniversary, I am drawn to the amazing places where cranes have… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – A New Safe Haven
Aug 04, 2023
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During July, we were busy monitoring chicks, some of which are close to fledging! A huge thank… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2023
Aug 01, 2023
In the News – July 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Mekong Delta province to spend $3.25M restoring endangered cranes, VnExpess International Birds and other wildlife also affected by wildfire smoke, Wisconsin… Continue reading In the News – July 2023
Jul 07, 2023
In the News – June 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Whooping Crane Love Stories, Country Roads Moment in Wisconsin: International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center, CBS 58 Hope for iconic birds amid decline, The Star… Continue reading In the News – June 2023
Jul 06, 2023
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – July 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. All nests have been completed in June, and the chicks are doing well! A huge thank you… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – July 2023
Jun 28, 2023
Spanning Generations With The Crane Legacy Society
Crossing continents. Spanning generations. Cranes know no boundaries, and neither do we. This embodies the message shared on a blue-sky day at the International Crane Foundation’s world headquarters as the… Continue reading Spanning Generations With The Crane Legacy Society
Jun 22, 2023
Whooper Heroes
Editor’s note: We are saddened to share that Whooping Cranes 24-17 and 4-17 lost their chick, likely due to predation, shortly after this story was posted. We are saddened by… Continue reading Whooper Heroes
Jun 12, 2023
Visualizing Whooping Crane Migrations Between Texas and Canada
Follow the annual movements of 19 Whooping Cranes as they journey between their wintering grounds along the Texas Gulf Coast to their breeding areas in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada.… Continue reading Visualizing Whooping Crane Migrations Between Texas and Canada
Jun 07, 2023
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During May, the first chicks hatched in Wisconsin! A huge thank you to the staff of the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2023