steve_thompson Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 First Wild Whooping Crane Chicks Hatch in the Midwest in Over 100 Years June 23, 2006 WCEP 06-02Contacts:Rachel F. Levin, (612) 713-5311Joan Garland 608-356-9462, x142; 608-381-1262 (cell) The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP) is celebrating a milestone in itsefforts to reintroduce a wild whooping crane flock in eastern North America. OnJune 22, two whooping crane chicks hatched at the Necedah National WildlifeRefuge, Wisconsin. This historic event marks the first time in over 100 yearsthat a whooping crane has hatched in the wild in the Midwest... <i>Follow link for full story.</i> http://www.bringbackthecranes.org/media/2006/nr-062306.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalburner_01 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 as I understand those chicks in WI came from PWRC(Patuxent Wildlife Reserch Center) Beltsville, Md. This is about 5 mi from my home and those birds are quite a sight to see in flight- flying dinosaur. http://www.friendspwrc.org/images/October05v16n10.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I know I am on the other side of the pond but this cheers my morning up :) We are also getting some "firsts" again over here - long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjacksonphoto Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Keep your fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloria_hopkins Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thank God ...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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