Paul’s warmth and intellect, both in person and on paper, endeared him widely. And one of my personal highlights of the year was meeting Tom and Paul in the company of cranes in Nebraska in March.
Category: Travels with George
Travels With George – Remembering Prince Philip
In the spring of 1985, I was awarded the Gold Medal from the World Wildlife Fund at an annual meeting of their Board of Directors in Geneva, Switzerland.
Honoring Gee Whiz – a Father of Whooping Crane Conservation
Gee Whiz, a Whooping Crane extremely important to crane reintroduction, passed away recently in Crane City, our breeding facility. He lived for 38 years and nine months.
Travels With George – Wandering With Whoopers Part 3
The first cranes to return to the marsh were males. Perhaps the males were raised there. They stand on muskrat mounds and in nearby fields, repeatedly calling as if to advertise their availability for pairing. The males initially search for wetland real estate. Then they advertise for mates.
Travels With George – Wandering With Whoopers Part 2
As I was arriving home at 6 p.m., the phone was ringing. A neighbor of the marsh enthusiastically announced, “The cranes are back!”
Travels with George – Wandering With Whoopers Part 1
The marsh where the Whooping Cranes nested is still covered by deep snow protruded by the brown stems of emergent vegetation and the conical, snow-capped mounds of muskrats. It’s silent there and perhaps about to awaken.
In the News – August 2020
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Travels with George – In the Field with Whooping Cranes
A veritable soap opera ensued during my observations, including territorial unison calls, chasing away encroaching Sandhill Cranes, nest building (plural) and so much more. I hope you enjoy spending this time in the field with me!
Duolun, a refuge for White-naped Cranes in Inner Mongolia
Six hours after leaving the relatively balmy environs of Yeyahu Nature Reserve, just outside Beijing, our bus pulled into Xilinghote, Inner Mongolia, to sub-zero temperatures and light snow. We were on a quest for White-naped Cranes at their most important staging area.
In the News – May 2019
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.