In the last month, Whooping Cranes have started to move north, but haven’t migrated all the way back to Wisconsin.
Category: Whooping Crane
Whooping Cranes: Biology and Conservation
The International Crane Foundation has been a leader in endangered Whooping Crane conservation for over 25 years. Our involvement in this species’ remarkable recovery is illustrated by the depth and breadth of contributions our staff provided to a recently published volume from Academic Press: Whooping Cranes: Biology and Conservation.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Feb 2019
In the last month, Whooping Cranes either stayed at their wintering locations, or some have started to move north!
In the News – January 2019
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Friends Helping Friends
Wheeler Refuge Association put on a fantastic Festival of the Cranes in Alabama earlier this month, despite the partial government shutdown. The association was able to help foot the bill to reopen the refuge in time for the festival. The Friends of Goose Pond in Linton, Indiana heard about this and decided to help out with a donation to Wheeler Refuge Association.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Jan 2019
In the last month, the remaining Whooping Cranes have reached their wintering locations!
In the News – November and December 2019
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs. 
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Dec 2018
In the last month, Whooping Cranes have left Wisconsin and many have reached their wintering locations, while many birds are still on the move!
A Week of Whooping Cranes in South Texas
The news broke on the morning of Oct. 23 through a Facebook post by Aransas National Wildlife Refuge – the Whooping Cranes had returned!
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – Nov 2018
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, migration has begun! A huge thank-you to the staff of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Natural Resources, the International Crane Foundation and all of the volunteers who help us keep track of the cranes throughout the year. We appreciate your contribution to the recovery of the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population.