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January 6, 2009: Migration Day 71
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"The
pen will get extra attention today to make sure it is as
secure as it can possibly be, and we will be 'battening
down the hatches' on our RVs in anticipation of the high
winds projected to develop by mid afternoon." Liz at O.M.'s
camp.
Photo
Heather Ray, Operation Migration
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The
storm systems that have kept the birds and team in Chilton County,
Alabama, keep churning up trouble. They can't
fly in the face of today's forecast: Unusually warm temps (61F at
6AM) and severe thunderstorms,
potentially damaging winds, and the possibility of isolated tornados
forecast as the day progresses. How different from the day they arrived,
Dec. 30, when pilot Chris wrote: "With the birds securely in
the pen, Brooke and I hopped back in our trikes and flew back to
land
in our host’s
yard where we tied the trikes down and installed the frost
covers on the wings."
In
the Classroom:
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Today's
Journal Questions:
(a)
How far has the team traveled so
far? Here's a handy chart you
can fill in. Tip: To quickly see the mileage on the
fly days, go
to our News page.
Fly days are boldface. Click
on the
hotlink
to see
the
mileage. Fill in your chart and discuss the
questions at the bottom.
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(b-for-bonus) The
pilots made their own wing covers with 30
yards of material and 60 feet of Velcro for
each aircraft. Why
do you think the pilots put frost covers on the wings
in cold weather? Write your prediction, then
see photos and learn more. >>
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Journey
North is pleased to feature this educational adventure presented in
cooperation with the Whooping
Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP).
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