Staying Alert: The link between habitat, weather, and vigilance in nesting Whooping Cranes
Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) are a long-lived species, and in the wild, they can live for 25-30 years and begin breeding at two to three years of age. Once breeding, an individual crane will lay one to two eggs per nesting attempt and typically raise one chick each year. Unfortunately, this can make the species more vulnerable to individual losses in the population when compared to birds that lay large clutches and raise multiple chicks each year.
In the News – September 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. How spring project is bringing clean, fresh water to Nandi residents, The Star Kenya
Get A Cranes of Wisconsin License Plate for the Whole Flock
The International Crane Foundation will receive a $25 donation for each registered new plate and every time you renew your license plate in the future. By doing so, you can show your support for cranes and give an easy recurring gift to support our work with Sandhill and Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes to hold its next meeting Oct. 1
Update: The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Room 412 East (2 E. Main St., Madison). View the meeting agenda here.
One week remaining for early bird registration to the Great Midwest Crane Fest
Contact: Ryan Michalesko, International Crane Foundation Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 ext. 113 Andy Radtke, Aldo Leopold Foundation Marketing & Communications Manager, 608-355-0279, ext. 360
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During August, our wild-hatched chick has reached fledging! A huge thank you to the staff of the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Departments of Natural Resources of flyway states, the International Crane Foundation, and all the volunteers who help us keep track of the cranes throughout the year.
In the News – August 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.
Through the Decades: Evaluating 20 years of Whooping Crane Reintroduction in Wisconsin
Since the reintroduction of Whooping Cranes into the Eastern United States in 2001, researchers have carefully tracked the survival and success of the Eastern Migratory Population (EMP) population.
Staying Alert: The link between habitat, weather, and vigilance in nesting Whooping Cranes
Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) are a long-lived species, and in the wild, they can live for 25-30 years and begin breeding at two to three years of age. Once breeding, an individual crane will lay one to two eggs per nesting attempt and typically raise one chick each year. Unfortunately, this can make the species more vulnerable to individual losses in the population when compared to birds that lay large clutches and raise multiple chicks each year.
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