Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During May, the first chicks hatched in Wisconsin! 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… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2023
In the News – May 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. The return of wild turkeys and sandhill cranes, Wisconsin Public Radio Welcoming the 2023 diversity in conservation cohort, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Saving Phu My, one of the Mekong Delta’s last natural grasslands, IUCN
An Evening With the Cranes is Saturday, June 24
CONTACT: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 Meet Our Staff from Africa, Asia and North America and Support Our Conservation Work May 30, 2023 – Experience the beauty of cranes after hours, while supporting 50 years of conservation at the International Crane Foundation’s (ICF) annual “An Evening With the Cranes,” on Saturday, June… Continue reading An Evening With the Cranes is Saturday, June 24
Whooping Cranes Spirit and Cloud Welcome a New Family Member
Our Southeast Asia Program Director Tran Triet is documenting the nesting of Spirit (24-17) and Cloud (4-17), a pair of reintroduced Whooping Cranes in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Read part one of this series, A Morning With Spirit and Cloud. Join Triet as he shares the hatching of the pairs’ chick, W4-23, and another harrowing encounter with… Continue reading Whooping Cranes Spirit and Cloud Welcome a New Family Member
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – May 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. Nesting season is now in full swing! 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… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – May 2023
A Morning With Whooping Cranes Spirit and Cloud
Yesterday I started my new assignment to document the nesting of Spirit (24-17) and Cloud (4-17), a pair of reintroduced Whooping Cranes in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It has been wonderful to observe such a miraculous process. For me, it is also a training session to prepare myself to help the new Sarus Crane reintroduction program… Continue reading A Morning With Whooping Cranes Spirit and Cloud
In the News – April 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Did you see a Whooping Crane in your neighborhood? They’re returning, Baraboo News Republic Whoop There It Is: Indiana’s Whooping Cranes, Journey Indiana Crane-spotters wanted: Nonprofit seeks volunteers for annual census of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes, Wisconsin Public Radio Whooping, Sandhill Cranes in danger from lead… Continue reading In the News – April 2023
International Crane Foundation Opens May 1 with New Welcome Video, Self-Guided App
CONTACT: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 Join Us to Celebrate 50 Years Saving Cranes and Ecosystems Around the World April 26, 2023 – Celebrating its 50th year in 2023, the International Crane Foundation will open for the season on Monday, May 1, at 9 a.m. In addition to viewing all 15 crane… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Opens May 1 with New Welcome Video, Self-Guided App
Helicopters Help Locate Sandhill Crane Nests
CONTACT: Anne Lacy, Director of Eastern Flyway Programs – North America, (608) 356-9462, ext. 146;Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 International Crane Foundation Will Conduct Survey on April 24-25th Baraboo, WI – The International Crane Foundation (ICF) will conduct a helicopter survey to help locate Sandhill Crane nests near Briggsville, Wisconsin, on Monday,… Continue reading Helicopters Help Locate Sandhill Crane Nests
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – April 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, most Whooping Cranes have returned to Wisconsin! 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… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – April 2023