CONTACT: Allyson Bass, 608-356-9462, ext. 102 Member Event and Evening Celebration Sept. 16th Baraboo, WI – The International Crane Foundation will mark 50 years of crane conservation with a special… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Marks 50 Years of Conservation on Sept. 16
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Protecting Wattled Crane Nests in South Africa
The Wattled Crane breeding season in eastern South Africa overlaps with prescribed burns during the winter fire season. Due to the timing of this natural fire season, one of the… Continue reading Protecting Wattled Crane Nests in South Africa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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