Eastern Flock Whooping Crane Pairs Nesting
Spring 2007

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2007 Summary: Four pairs nested. All nests failed but one rescued egg hatched to become #717 in the ultralight-led cohort. Four unsuccessful nests. One pair renested, but this nest was also unsuccessful.
PAIR ESTIMATED DATE INCUBATION BEGAN NEST STATUS
#213 and #218

Built at least three nests at different locations in their territory.

All 3 nests failed but an egg collected April 20 from a failed nest was incubated in captivity and hatched into chick #717 for the Classs of 2007 ultralight-led chicks!

#209 and #416

Built two nests, laid egg in one Abandoned. 1 egg collected
#211 and #217 April 3; re-nested May 17 Both nests failed; no eggs rescued.
#303 and #317 Built two nests. Began incubating on second nest May 23. Abandoned first nest. 1 egg collected from second nest.

 

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Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP).