October 31, 2002 Day 19 Indiana! All 16! Photo OM for WCEP Another FIRST! All 16 whoopers lifted off with Richard in the lead plane--and all 16 stayed with him for the entire flight! (Joe, Brooke and Bill said they could have stayed in bed.) The rainy morning brought a late start (8:40 a.m.), but it was a great day. They landed at 9:47 a.m. in Benton County, Indiana, adding 43.3 miles to their journey. The ground crew had the pen ready and led the eager birds in for fresh water and chow after the flight. Well done! Last Fall This Fall Map the Migration Make your own map using the latest migration data Try This! Journaling Question How long did the birds fly today? What speed? If you were on the crew, what would you like best about traveling with the migration? Many people ask Heather this question. She answers: "Without discounting the pleasure and sheer joy experienced each day we have the privilege of seeing these awe-inspiring cranes flying toward their new winter habitat, the very best part is actually two parts combined. It's the method we are traveling, shared with the fantastic and genuine people we join at each of our stopover locations." And here's Joe, telling you how he feels about what he does: Audio Clip: Joe Duff Talks About Flying With the Cranes Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2002-2003 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form