"Well, here it is October 10th, our target departure date, but we're not going anywhere," announced Liz from Operation Migration headquarters. "Weather conditions combined with the birds having so few training days together will keep us on the ground and at Necedah for at least today and perhaps longer."

Journey North will send a News Flash as soon as they take off, and that's when our daily Web updates begin. Stay with us; very soon the 17 crane-kids will begin their once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Weekly Summaries are posted (by email) to registered participants on FRIDAYS: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 . . . or until this year's newest Eastern flock chicks reach their winter home in Florida!

When migration begins (October 10 or after), the Friday e-mails will summarize the DAILY Highlight Updates that were posted on the Web during the week. You'll want to go to the Web for the latest maps, facts, photos, and fun!

We'll be back with more news Friday, October 12, 2007.