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.
Category: Black-necked Crane
Top Ten Facts About Crane Migration
We asked our staff for their top ten facts about crane migration to create this list – we hope you are inspired to learn more about the mystery of bird migration!
Announcing new range maps for all 15 crane species
Building upon decades of research, we have created current range maps for the 15 species of crane on behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Crane Specialist Group. The maps represent the combined knowledge of experts throughout each species’ range.
One Helps One program celebrates 20 years
The One Helps One program was initiated by the International Crane Foundation and Cao Hai National Nature Reserve in 1998, with the goal of helping local children with basic education.
Research, Education and Dance Combine to Connect Black-necked Crane Conservation in China
In late summer I joined over 90 participants at a remote nature reserve in north-central China to share research and experiences focusing on Black-necked Crane conservation.
Chinese and U.S. Researchers Collaborate to Save Black-necked Cranes
In early June, I boarded a 13-hour flight from Chicago to Beijing to begin the first stage of my two-day journey to Ruoergai National Nature Reserve in southwest China.