Whooping Crane

No Go: Wrong-way Winds (+0 Miles) November 1, 2011: Migration Day 24 Image: Operation Migration November begins in LaSalle County, Illinois—the same place the migration found itself last year on this date. A bit of history: Nov. 1 last year was migration day 23, and the Class of 2010 flew from Winnebago to LaSalle County. We did that yesterday! Alas, we are are grounded today by strong wrong-way winds. But compare progress to 2009, when it was November 15th before the migration reached LaSalle County. In 2008, the first year on this more westerly route, it was even later: November 18th. We're doing fine! The TrikeCam broadcasts LIVE each day they fly. (Map|Data) In the Classroom: Journal or Discussion (a)Check the data page and fill in the blank: The number of stops left in Illinois is _______. If they had perfect flying weather tomorrow and every day after that, the soonest they could cross into the next state would be _______. I predict____. (b-for-bonus) Yesterday pilot Richard wrote about climbing to altitude 2,500 feet above sea level ( ASL). He had to climb slowly with his five cranes. Read more and answer the journal question on this page by pilot Joe Duff: Why do you think cranes can't climb as fast as the ultralights? Daily News The Cranes 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.