Region: North America
During December, the 2025 Whooping Crane cohort in the Eastern Migratory Population appears to be doing well, and cranes migrated south to their wintering grounds!
Region: North America
In a landmark conservation achievement for the Texas coast, a coalition of partners at the International Crane Foundation, The Conservation Fund, and the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program has secured permanent protection for more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for the federally endangered Whooping Crane, one of North America’s rarest and most endangered birds.
Region: North America
Stand up for endangered species, like the Whooping Crane, and submit your comment(s) on the proposed rule changes to the Endangered Species Act by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 22, 2025.
Region: North America
As we reflect on another amazing year of crane conservation, we are highlighting some of our favorite photos from the field.
Region: North America
In November, most of the Whooping Cranes left Wisconsin on their southward migration!
Region: North America
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time, at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge’s Outdoor Classroom for a Whooping Crane Q&A with our staff!
Region: North America
For over 70 years, scientists and conservationists have come to understand the habitat needs of the Aransas-Wood Buffalo Population of Whooping Cranes. However, Whooping Cranes continue to surprise us, and they are increasingly using habitat away from the coast.
Region: North America
During October, the captive-reared birds were released, and migration began!
Region: North America
Join the International Crane Foundation during fall migration at the Sandhill Crane Viewing Tower at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area.
Region: North America
Join us at the Sandhill Crane Open House on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area to witness the fall crane migration!
