Banded
and Free on the Wintering Grounds
February 1, 2010
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Class of
2009 Banding Code Chart |
Which
young crane now wears these bands? |
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The successful fall migration ended with 20 young whoopers
being released to fly wild and free by the end of January. Health
checks and banding took place for the St. Marks birds and the 10
Chass birds a few days after their arrivals. Then the crane-kids
spent a few more days in a top-netted pen. They were observed to
make sure they were all flapping their wings and responding well
to
the costume. Finally they were released into the large open-topped
pen. The Class of 2009 can freely come and go, exploring their
new winter
homes.
Hooray!
What's
Next?
Will the young birds find their way back to the Wisconsin summer
nesting grounds? When will they leave Florida? What route will they
take north? Will they stay in small groups? Which, if any, will travel
north alone?
We'll
discover the answers when Journey North reports begin
on February 12. Come join us for the suspense and excitement!
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In the Classroom • What are the banding colors for "your" crane? Use the links by the photo above to find out. Remember: You can follow the life story of every Whooping crane in the new eastern flock for its entire life. Check in often to see how your crane is doing! |
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