Cranetivities – Crane Careers Environmental Educator

September 11, 2020

This week we are learning about crane conservation careers. We will be focusing on the career of Environmental Educator....

Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2020

September 3, 2020

In the last month, another Whooping Crane chick has reached fledging age!...

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International Crane FoundationSep 18, 2020 @ 3:05pm

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of a dear colleague and life-long craniac, Paul Mafabi, the "father of cranes in Uganda." Paul died this week of complications related to COVID-19.

This treasured photo from a few years ago includes our staff Maurice Wanjala, Jimmy Muheebwe, Kerryn Morrison, Paul and myself (left to right).

Paul served as one of our Senior Advisors, and provided important guidance to our program development in East Africa. Paul was among the first African colleagues to visit our headquarters in Wisconsin, as part of a study tour we hosted in 1987. He conducted his MSc research on Grey Crowned Cranes in Uganda, pioneering the study of cranes in the region.

Among his many accomplishments, Paul Mafabi was involved in the creation and implementation of the national wetland protection laws in Uganda, among the first such laws ever established in Africa and a continental model for conservation. He was very active with the World Conservation Union and Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance and served on many global boards and advisory committees. He served many years as Director of Environment for the Uganda Ministry of Water of Environment. Most recently, in his retirement, Paul provided leadership to the Green Climate Fund in Uganda.

Thank you Paul for your life-long commitment to cranes and wetland conservation.

With very fond remembrance, may Paul rest in peace,
Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO

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International Crane FoundationSep 17, 2020 @ 7:16pm

From the field ~ Bordering Russia and Mongolia, the Zhalong wetlands in Northeast China are threatened by reducing water levels and increased human activity. Learn more about this critical home for Red-crowned Cranes in this video featuring our former Vice President of East Asia Jim Harris and East Asia Flyways Program Leader Su Liying.

Zhalong's Disappearing Wetlands, China - Asia Society

Bordering Russia and Mongolia, the Zhalong wetlands in China's north-eastern Heilongjiang province, are threatened by reducing water levels and increased hum...

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International Crane FoundationSep 16, 2020 @ 8:26pm

From the field ~ Whooping Crane chick W18-20 is sporting a new set of bands! W18-20 hatched in early June in Juneau County, Wisconsin to parents 13-02 and 24-08, and is due to fledge soon. Three additional chicks have fledged so far this year in the state – whoop, whoop! Read our latest update on the population: bit.ly/3lO0B7e

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International Crane FoundationSep 15, 2020 @ 9:16pm

Enjoy the beautiful photos in this story from the Friends of Nachusa Grasslands in Illinois – this is the first year they've had Sandhill Cranes hatch and fledge at the reserve!

Nachusa's Sandhill Cranes

This is the first time that a pair of sandhills have nested and raised two colts at Nachusa.

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International Crane FoundationSep 14, 2020 @ 5:29pm

The Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival is virtual starting today through this Saturday, Sept. 19!

Teton Regional Land Trust | Land Conservation in Eastern Idaho

The Teton Regional Land Trust works to preserve important agricultural lands and fish and wildlife habitat in Eastern Idaho.

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International Crane FoundationSep 13, 2020 @ 1:00pm

“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” ~ Shel Silverstein

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Unique Ways to Raise and Release Whooping Cranes Into the Wild

The cranes need us, but we need them too!

Back from the brink

Saving cranes and so much more

What's New

Cranetivities – Crane Careers Environmental Educator

Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2020

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