Migration Eve: October 16, 2008 | |
Today's Report Includes:
Twas the
night before migration, and all through the camp |
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Chicks Camped Out: Ready to Go! | |
Migration may be just hours away, and the birds are feeling it! All 14 chicks flew well today, gaining good altitude as the pilots led them to a distant part of the refuge. They are spending “migration eve” in the portable travel pen. Bev noted that the crane-kids have been extra hungry the past few days, saying "It’s as if they know migration is about to start and they need to load up, just as wild birds do in preparation for a long journey." Will they take off Friday, October 17th as planned? The weather will decide! If it’s a go, we’ll post a news flash. The Class of 2008’s first Journey South is about to begin! |
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Training Timeline: Progress | Timeline Events >> |
What happened in the final days before migration? Update your own timeline with this list of key events:
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Weekly
Summaries are posted (by email) to registered participants on FRIDAYS:
Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 — or
until the Eastern flock's newest chicks reach their winter home
in
Florida! |
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