Whooping Crane chicks have already started hatching at captive rearing centers across North America. This year, the captive-raised chicks to be released in Wisconsin will be doing things a little differently from their predecessors.
Category: Whooping Crane
Two Endangered Whooping Cranes Shot in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has confirmed the apparent shooting of two Endangered Whooping Cranes in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Defendant Pleads Guilty at Pre-conference Hearing for Texas Whooping Crane Shooting
The pre-conference hearing was held yesterday afternoon for the accused shooter of two Whooping Cranes in Jefferson County, Texas in January 2016.
What’s Next for Whooping Cranes: Your Questions Answered
Read on for answers to your questions about the International Crane Foundation’s role in Whooping Crane recovery.
Endangered Whooping Crane Hatches!
The International Crane Foundation has announced the first Whooping Crane hatch of the season at its headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Congratulations to City of Baraboo on Bird City Designation
The International Crane Foundation congratulates the city of Baraboo on the dedication of their first-ever arboretum and announcement of their designation as a Bird City.
In Search of Crane Counters!
The International Crane Foundation is seeking volunteers to participate in the 41st Annual Midwest Crane Count. More than 2,000 volunteers participate in the annual spring crane survey as cranes flock back to the Midwest from their southern wintering grounds.
Pre-trial Hearing Appoaches for Whooping Crane Shooter
As the pre-trial hearing date approaches for the accused poacher of two Endangered Whooping Cranes, we are continuing to make the case that in order to deter future shootings, the shooter must be prosecuted vigorously.
Changes to the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership: Your Questions Answered
The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP) is just one element of a diverse strategy to save Whooping Cranes from extinction. The recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to modify WCEP rearing and release methods addresses the changing needs in the recovery of this highly endangered species.
Alleged Shooter of Endangered Whooping Cranes to be Prosecuted Under Endangered Species Act
The case against the alleged shooter of two endangered Whooping Cranes in Texas last month has been re-filed under the Endangered Species Act, which increases the likelihood of larger penalties for the crime.