Whooping Crane

Still Down in Gusty Winds (+0 Miles) November 15, 2007: Migration Day 34 Exercising! Photo Operation Migration With gusty easterly winds, it's down day #5 in Morgan County, Indiana. The birds have covered 394.6 miles. They can exercise, but they are gaining no ground on their migration route today. The good news: tomorrow looks great for flying to the next stop: Muscatatuck NWR. Fingers crossed!   (Map|Data) In the Classroom Today's Journal Question: If the chick in the photo is about to take off, would it (a) be facing into the wind or (b) have the wind at its back? How do birds (and planes) position themselves to take off? See How Birds Fly for help in answering this question.       Help the Cranes and Planes Reach Florida! Map Daily News The Chicks The Team Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure presented in cooperation with the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2024 Journey North. All rights reserved.