Initiative: Monitoring
The International Crane Foundation is a leader in the conservation of cranes. We don’t work alone, however, and we owe much of our success to the wonderful volunteers who help us accomplish our mission.
The International Crane Foundation is a leader in the conservation of cranes. We don’t work alone, however, and we owe much of our success to the wonderful volunteers who help us accomplish our mission.
During April, the Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population have started nesting and the first two chicks have hatched!
During March, most of the Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population have arrived on their typical breeding/summering grounds in Wisconsin!
During February, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few have begun their northward migration.
Concerted and targeted conservation efforts have delivered another success—the downlisting of the Wattled Crane from Critically Endangered to Endangered in South Africa.
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In celebration of World Wildlife Day today, the International Crane Foundation is advocating for the protection of cranes and their habitats in Africa, including supporting conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use. The theme for 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and the Planet.”
Over 100 researchers and conservationists met late last year at Huize National Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province, China, for the ninth annual Black-necked Crane Conservation Network meeting.
Join us at the 9th annual Matagorda Bay Birdfest, March 7-9!
Join our Gulf Coast Program staff Paityn Macko and Matti Bradshaw for their webinar, “A Year in the Life of the Aransas-Wood Buffalo Whooping Cranes,” on March 11 at 3 p.m. CT.