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.
Category: Blue Crane
In the News – March 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
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!
Tracking the movements of Blue Cranes in the Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s population of Vulnerable Blue Cranes. It is, therefore, a priority to ensure that we effectively protect this population.
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.
2017 Chrissiesmeer Crane Festival in South Africa
The sixth annual Chrissiesmeer Crane Festival, held recently in June, was “hatched” after International Crane Foundation Co-Founder George Archibald visited this small town in the Mpumalanga Highveld of eastern South Africa. Since George’s visit, the festival has flourished.
Twin Treasures: Wetland and Grassland Celebration in South Africa
In February we gathered to celebrate our annual Twin Treasures Day in the Highveld area of Wakkerstroom, South Africa.