NECEDAH — Nine young whooping cranes were released Saturday on the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.
The cranes are part of the Direct Autumn Release project conducted by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership, according to a news release from the organization. The partnership is an international coalition of public and private groups that is reintroducing whooping cranes into North America. Full Story from Wis Rapids Tribune
Wisconsin - Florida Crane Migration
20 Cranes are being escorted by ultralight planes with white-suited pilots and a ground crew. This journey of 1,285 miles can take up to 90 days.
Live video and an updated field journal of the migration are available at www.operationmigration.org.
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