Common Crane recognized as Bird of 2010

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ - As a result of a recent public opinion poll conducted by the Armenian Society for the Protection of Birds (ASPB) and LOLO children’s journal, the Common Crane was recognized as `Bird of 2010 ` in Armenia.

Endangered Bird Species Threatened in Western India

"There has been rapid decline in the number of Sarus Cranes, who are facing a loss of habitat. In India, a large amount of the wetlands that they live in are being converted to agricultural fields and other development activities in Ahmedabad. The wetlands are the nesting areas for these cranes."

Officials fear another whooping crane die-off

The world's last remaining natural flock of endangered whooping cranes, which suffered a record number of deaths last year, will probably see another die-off because of scarce food supplies at its Texas nesting grounds this winter, wildlife managers said.

Birds flee or die in polluted NCR

"If you thought rising pollution was harming only humans, give a thought to our winged friends. Some of the migratory birds most vulnerable to pollution include the Siberian cranes, greater flamingo, ruff, blackwinged stilt, common greenshank, northern pintail, yellow & white wagtail, northern shoveler, gadwall, black- tailed godwit, spotted redshank, starling and long- billed pipi."

Whooping cranes make 'awe-inspiring' visit to St. Marks Refuge

By Iricka Berlinger

ST. MARKS — About 300 heads quickly turned to look to the sky when someone in the crowd yelled that they saw the whooping cranes that everyone was eagerly waiting for at St. Marks Refuge on Wednesday morning....

Coming Up... and new guests at St. Mark's

"Peggy and I were at St. Mark's on Tuesday; unfortunately, the winds aloft were too strong, so we missed seeing the 10 birds fly with Brooke the next morning, Wednesday 1/13. The refuge at St. Mark's now has 10 new winter guests, who were flown over a crowd waiting in the cold, early morning hours this morning, following ultralight pilot Brooke Pennypacker".....

NGO cycles to save migratory birds - Jorhat-based group plans to hold awareness meets in village schools

Vast stretches of Jorhat and Sivasagar districts in Upper Assam are home to nearly 200 species of local birds, including greater adjutant storks, swamp partridge and Siberian cranes. Every winter, thousands of migratory birds of different species, including grey and white pelicans, flock to these areas. - A Staff reporter

Afghanistan Escalation a Bad Sign for the Country's Environment

Endangered Siberian cranes and two protected species of pelicans are the most at risk, say Pakistani ornithologists who study the area. The war's true impact on these species is not yet known, but President Obama's escalating of the combat effort in the country is not a hopeful sign.