Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Sandhill Cranes gathering in Wisconsin, migrating south, Fox6 Milwaukee LDWF’s Whooping Crane Program adds four more birds to population, Louisiana Department of Wildlife… Continue reading In the News – December 2023
Category: North America
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – January 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In December, the 2023 cohort appeared to be doing well, and the cranes migrated south to their… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – January 2024
Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
What a party! It was a joy to celebrate our 50th anniversary gala together with all of you, in person and in spirit, who made possible our past 50 years… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – December 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During November, the chicks of the 2023 cohort migrated south with other Whooping Cranes, and most cranes… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – December 2023
Crane Conservation Education in the Classroom
Whooping Cranes are one of North America’s rarest and most endangered species, removed from the eastern United States until a multi-state reintroduction effort began in 2001. Today, this population of… Continue reading Crane Conservation Education in the Classroom
In the News – October 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Conservation Destination: Baraboo, Wisconsin, Next Avenue There Is Still Some Omid, The Wire Cross-Border Collaboration to Release Endangered Whooping Crane, Association… Continue reading In the News – October 2023
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – November 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. The rest of the captive-reared birds were released in October, and migration began! A huge thank you… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – November 2023
Justice for Whooping Cranes
Four Oklahoman men were sentenced last week by the United States Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma for the shocking killing of four Whooping Cranes in Nov. 2021. Their sentencing includes restitution… Continue reading Justice for Whooping Cranes
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In September, the first captive-reared crane has been released! A huge thank-you to the staff of the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2023
From Alberta’s Prairies to Wisconsin’s Wetlands
Cross-border Collaboration to Release Endangered Whooping Cranes CONTACT:Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, International Crane Foundation, 608-356-462 ext. 120;Alison Archambault, Director, Brand & Engagement, Wilder Institute, 403-232-7766 | 403-919-9482 Oct.… Continue reading From Alberta’s Prairies to Wisconsin’s Wetlands