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Category: Whooping Crane
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.
Urgent – Help Us Protect Indiana’s Wetlands!
SB 389 is an Indiana bill that will repeal state protections for wetlands that are not under federal jurisdiction. It is estimated that this will impact 80 to 90% of wetlands in Indiana, and make them more vulnerable to development.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – February 2021
In the last month, most birds in the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population have stayed on their wintering grounds.
In the News – January 2021
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Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – January 2021
In the last month, most birds have stayed in their wintering areas, but a few have moved a bit further south.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – December 2020
In the last month, most birds have migrated!
Sentence Modified for Whooping Crane Crime in Louisiana
The International Crane Foundation is disappointed by the reduction in restitution, which does not reflect the financial contributions of many non-profit and government organizations that support the continued reintroduction of this species in Louisiana. However, this sentence remains one of the highest administered to someone who has shot a Whooping Crane, and we hope it will serve as a deterrent.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Nov 2020
In the last month, migration has begun!
In the News – October 2020
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.