November 20, 2003 Day 36 Goodbye Kentucky, Hello Tennesssee Photo OM Whew! After five delay days in Adair County, weather allowed the cranes and ultralights to lift off today in what was the longest flight for these birds so far: 74.9 miles! They landed at 10:44 Eastern time, happy to get fresh water and crane chow in their new surroundings. Hooray! Today's flight was one hour and 51 minutes--something to note on your Migration Comparison Chart. For a preview of what's ahead for the birds, check out last year's migration report for this day.   Map the Migration Make your own map using the latest migration data Try This! Journaling Questions If you were on the flight or ground team, what would you like best about traveling with the migration? Many people ask the crew that question. Heather once said, "Besides 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 What's the average distance covered per day (a) for the days on which the cranes have actually flown? (b) for the 36 days of the migration so far? Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2003-2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form