October 21, 2005 Migration Day 8 Going nowhere. Photo OM No Go. Is it the Green County Curse? Today's weather was " iffy," so Joe did a test flight at 7:30 AM. His plane used the new strut-braced wing that has been loaned for a test. This wing has no king post or top wires that have always been hazards to the birds. The other pilots waited by their planes, helmets under their arms. Then "It's a no go" crackles through the radio. They'd hoped the wind would push them south, but it was doing the opposite. They must wait another day and hope for favorable winds. Each year the team has spent DAYS in the grip of Green County's weather or winds. They joke about it as the Green County curse. Do you think it's happening again this year? (See History, below.) Hear Joe talk about headwinds in our audio clip as the team stays put in Green County, WI. Ultralight Pilot's Checklist: Weather or Not? 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: As you've read all the reports, how have the pilots shown great care for the safety of the birds? • Record Keeping: Did you make another tally mark in the No-fly column on your migration comparison chart? • History: Never before has the ultralight migration team spent so long waiting for a break in the weather as they have in Green County, WI. The record was in 2004. How many days were they stalled in Green County, Wisconsin? See the 2004 archives for the answer! 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.