Whooping Crane Migration News
January - June
Wintering in Florida
February 15, 2016
The six young cranes that migrated to Florida have now been banded and released to freedom on Florida's St. Marks NWR.
Discovering Freedom
March 1, 2016
The Class of 2015 explores freedom on Florida's St. Marks NWR. How are they kept safe?
How Long Will They Stay?
March 14, 2016
How long will the youngsters stay on the wintering agrounds? How do cranes prepare for migration?
The Journey North Begins!
March 23, 2016
Crane #2-15 started migration and flew into Alabama, over 100 miles, her first day. Is she alone?
Heading Home!
April 4, 2016
All the Class of 2015 are on their first jouney north! When will the wild-born young leave Mom & Dad?
Choosing a Mate
April 11, 2016
Five juvenile Whooping cranes are in Illinois and one in Indiana. When they're older, how wil they choose their mates?
Class of 2015 is Home!
April 18, 2016
The six aircraft-led Whooping cranes completed migration! What's next for them as wild, free cranes?
Wandering, Nesting
April 25, 2016
What are the cranes doing now? See why crane parents are so busy during the short northern summer nesting season.
No More Aircraft-led Migrations: Why?
May 2, 2016
What does the nesting season have to do with the decision to end aircraft-led migrations?
2016's First Chicks!
May 9, 2016
Twin chicks on May 2 were Wisconsin flock's first hatches of the season! Compare wild-reared and captive-reared cranes.
2016 Nesting Summary
Spring/Summer, 2016
Meet new parents and check eastern flock nesting status!
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