As we celebrated our 50th anniversary this past year, I especially enjoyed the opportunity to reflect together on the impact of our first 50 years of conservation action for cranes,… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Addressing Climate Change for Cranes and Our World
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In the News – March and April 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Conservationists call for regulations and policies to protect wetlands, Nile Post, Uganda Population growth raises biodiversity concerns, Nile Post, Uganda Conserving Africa’s cranes, IOL… Continue reading In the News – March and April 2024
Whooping Crane Nests Found on Indiana Wintering Grounds
In 2001, a migratory Whooping Crane population called the Eastern Migratory Population, was reintroduced to the eastern United States. The plan was for these Whooping Cranes to nest in Wisconsin… Continue reading Whooping Crane Nests Found on Indiana Wintering Grounds
Migratory Whooping Crane Relocated from Suburban Chicago Neighborhood to Horicon Marsh
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 April 24, 2024 (Wilmette, Illinois) – A young Whooping Crane, 16-23 a.k.a. Animal, was reported by local birders in a residential neighborhood of… Continue reading Migratory Whooping Crane Relocated from Suburban Chicago Neighborhood to Horicon Marsh
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update April 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During March, most birds have arrived on their typical breeding/summering grounds in Wisconsin. There are still some… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update April 2024
A Same-Sex Whooping Crane Pair Nests in Wisconsin
In May 2019, researchers at the International Crane Foundation documented a pair of female Whooping Cranes nesting and incubating eggs at McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area in Marathon County, Wisconsin. This… Continue reading A Same-Sex Whooping Crane Pair Nests in Wisconsin
Reward Offered for Information on Whooping Crane Shooting in Louisiana
Wanted: Information on Louisiana Whooping Crane shooting! The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking for leads regarding an Endangered Whooping Crane, L4-23, that… Continue reading Reward Offered for Information on Whooping Crane Shooting in Louisiana
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – March 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In February, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few have begun their northward… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – March 2024
Recently Installed Powerline Diverters May Help Mitigate Bird Collisions
International Crane Foundation and AEP Texas Partner to Save Cranes CONTACT: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120; Carter Crouch, Ph.D. Director of Gulf Coast Programs, 940-704-6008 Feb.… Continue reading Recently Installed Powerline Diverters May Help Mitigate Bird Collisions
Natal Dispersal and Whooping Crane Conservation
Whooping Cranes, once nearing extinction in the 1940s, currently number over 700 in the wild across four populations, thanks to strong conservation and reintroduction efforts. These populations are closely monitored… Continue reading Natal Dispersal and Whooping Crane Conservation