Whooping Crane
Number
of Days on Florida Wintering Grounds
Eastern
Flock, First Ultralight-led Cranes to Depart
Year |
Days
Spent on Wintering Grounds ( first birds to depart) |
|
| Class of 2010 | ||
| Class of 2009 | 70
days (St. Marks) |
75 days (Chassahowitzka) |
| Class of 2008 | 72
days (St. Marks) |
60 days (Chassahowitzka) |
| Class of 2007 | 57 days | |
| Class of 2006 | (no ultralight-led 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 Questions
1. What is the average number of days on the wintering grounds for the 9 years in which ultralight-led cranes have departed on spring migration?
2. How might the differences from year to year be explained?
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