To get an idea of where the birds were, we visited a fishing camp. The fisherfolk said, there and there and there! The Ranger helped us get there. And there and there. And behold. Congregations of water birds of global significance. In the Kafue Flats. The vision of the Kafue Flats Restoration Partnership is “A Thriving Wetland For All.”
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Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update June 2022
Update: As of June 29, 2022, there are five Whooping Crane chicks in the Eastern Migratory Population: W1-22 with 12-11/5-11 W11- 22 with 9-05/13-03 W12-22 with 13-02/24-08 W13-22 with W1-06/W10-15… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update June 2022
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update May 2022
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. Nesting season in Wisconsin is in full swing! A huge thank you to the staff of… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update May 2022
In the News – March and April 2022
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Why we oppose Sandhill Crane hunt, The County Today ‘No mere bird’ A Sandhill Crane hunt is not a good look… Continue reading In the News – March and April 2022
Cranes of the World Opens May 1 With Steps Taken to Protect Rare, Endangered Cranes From Avian Influenza
Media contact: Pamela Seelman, Marketing Communications Director, International Crane Foundation, 608-356-9462 ext. 120. Cranes of the World at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, opens for the season on Sunday, May… Continue reading Cranes of the World Opens May 1 With Steps Taken to Protect Rare, Endangered Cranes From Avian Influenza
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update April 2022
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, Whooping Cranes have returned to Wisconsin, and some have started nesting! A… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update April 2022
Sandhill Cranes, Crop Depredation and Hunting in Wisconsin
A bill is currently under consideration in the Wisconsin State Assembly to create a hunting season for Sandhill Cranes in Wisconsin.
Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Population – The Journey North
Migration is defined as the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, and for our eastern population of Whooping Cranes, their migration typically occurs between late February and April.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – March 2022
In the last month, most Whooping Cranes have stayed on their wintering grounds, while some have started to head back north.
In the News – February 2022
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.