Today's Report Includes:
- News: Migration Map and Field Reports
- Nesting Math: When Will Chicks Hatch?
- FAQ: Answers From the Crane Expert
- Research Question and Quick Links: Helpful Resources to Explore
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Latest
News: Western Flock Zero to two remain at Aransas. Most of the other cranes are North of Nebraska. At least 5 of the 11 radioed cranes have reached 52N in SK. Tom tells a mystery story too. More |
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News: Eastern flock |
Exciting news! At least 15 whooping crane nests are now active on the Eastern flock's nesting grounds in Wisconsin. All are being monitored via video or camera. In more great news, other pairs have been reported building nests. How many chicks could arrive this spring? We are eager for the good news!
This week's spring snowstorm in Wisconsin didn't seem to affect Whooping crane incubation. Let's figure out when the first eggs could hatch if the parents keep incubating. See this page for this week's Journal Question:
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We have answers! Have you ever wondered:
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Who are the Whooping crane ancestors?
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What is the period of imprinting for Whooping cranes?
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Can male cranes fly faster than female cranes?
See: Answers from the Whooping Crane Expert
Teaching Suggestions: Learning from Experts
Special thanks to Laura Erickson for sharing her wonderful knowledge of cranes to answer our questions!
Laura Erickson (right) on Whooping crane tour boat with ICF's Joan Garland at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in February.
Research Question: How are cranes so perfectly adapted for a life in wetlands habitat?
See: Whose Feet?
- Lesson: Adaptations That Help Cranes Survive
- Migration Mystery: Where are the parents of these crane-kids?
- Crane Conservation, Art, and More: Supplementary Resources
Image: Eva Szyszkoski
Whose feet?
The Next Whooping Crane Migration Update Will Be Posted on April 29, 2011.
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