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.
Category: Blue Crane
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.