Whooping Crane
Number
of Days on the Wintering Grounds
Eastern
Flock, First Ultralight-led Cranes to Depart
Year |
Days
Spent on Wintering Grounds (first birds to depart) |
| Class of 2008 | ______ days (Chass) |
| ______ days (St. Marks) | |
| Class of 2007 | 58 days |
| Class of 2006 | (no winter survivors) |
| Class of 2005 | 106 days |
| Class of 2004 | 104 days |
| Class of 2003 | 113 days |
| Class of 2002 | 121 days |
| Class of 2001 | 126 days |
Journal
or Discussion Questions
1.
What is the average number of days spent on the wintering grounds for
the Eastern flock's 8 years of spring migrations?
2. What might explain the differences from year to year?
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