In May 2019, researchers at the International Crane Foundation documented a pair of female Whooping Cranes nesting and incubating eggs at McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area in Marathon County, Wisconsin. This observation, while exciting, was not necessarily unique as many birds, including chinstrap penguins, greater flamingoes, zebra finches, bearded vultures, and even Black-necked Cranes, have been known to exhibit same-sex pairing behaviors.
Wanted: Information on Louisiana Whooping Crane shooting! The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking for leads regarding an Endangered Whooping Crane, L4-23, that was found with a fatal gunshot wound on Jan. 9th near Mamou, Louisiana.
March 12, 2024 (Baraboo, WI) – A new study led by Wisconsin researchers reveals that only 17.4 percent of Wisconsin residents support a crane hunting season (Fig. 2.1), and less than five percent of Wisconsinites reported that they were very likely to participate in a crane hunt (Fig. 2.2).
The International Crane Foundation has brought conservation experts from China, Germany and across the U.S. to our Baraboo, Wisconsin, headquarters this week to discuss a three-year project to save the Near Threatened Black-necked Crane and its wetland habitats in Asia. Additionally, experts from Bhutan and India are joining the workshop virtually.
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In February, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few have begun their northward migration with warmer temperatures.
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Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In January, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few pushed further south with colder temperatures. 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. We appreciate your contribution to the recovery of the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population. The International Crane Foundation produced this report.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and International Crane Foundation staff working together to band Whooping Cranes in Louisiana and share field techniques. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Crane conservation is many things – it is creative, resourceful, compassionate, and, above all else, it is collaborative. The International Crane Foundation is one of many partners dedicated to protecting the future of Whooping Cranes across North America, and to be effective at the work we do with our partners, it is important we continue to collaborate, share knowledge and share skills.
Illegal shootings are a significant threat to the survival of Endangered Whooping Cranes.
Whooping Cranes are one of many species that form strong bonds with their partners, and once that bond is established with another crane, they will typically remain in that pairing for life. However, it is not unheard of for Whooping Crane pairs to split for various reasons.
