October 16, 2005 Migration Day 3 Photo WCEP Birds Fly 22.8 Miles and Reach Sauk County, WI At 7:47 AM 19 cranes took off on the wing of Richard's ultralight! Crane #505 didn't get out of the pen in time to take off with Richard, but  Brooke knew just what to do. He landed outside the pen, waited for #505 to come out, and gave this bird a private escort. Top cover pilot Paula said the air was perfect for migration. It was smooth with a 10-knot tail wind. Richard and his 19 birds flew 36 minutes to landing. A few minutes later, Brooke landed with #505 as the bird was called down by a speaker broadcasting the comforting crane contact call. In more great news today, all birds flew on their own. No birds had to be boxed and driven. Whoopee! Track the Migration Use our map or make your own with this migration data. (Click map to enlarge.) Keep a Migration Journal • Today's Question: Crane #505 got the extra help she needed today. Write about a time when you got help or a second chance. Did it help you succeed? Have you ever helped someone who needed a boost, like crane #505 did today? • Migration Math: How fast is a 10-knot tailwind, in miles per hour? (Knots X 1.151 = miles per hour.) • Record Keeping: Make another tally mark for "Number of actual flight days" on your migration comparison chart. Migration Journal   Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure presented in cooperation with the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2005 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form.