Whooping Crane Babies Learn to Fly with Special Planes

http://www.care2.com/causes/whooping-crane-babies-learn-to-fly-with-special-planes.html

Fort Smith man stands on guard for whooping cranes

Almost every evening from May to September, Ronnie Schaefer of Fort Smith can be found in his hip waders slogging through marshes on Salt River First Nation reserve land, just down from Lobstick Creek. By Renee Francoeur (Northern Journal).

http://norj.ca/2013/06/fort-smith-man-stands-on-guard-for-whooping-cranes/

Hiroshima and the cranes of peace

Recently children and a few adults spent time at the Crocker Art Museum folding origami cranes. They were aiming to make 1,000 paper cranes. By Katie Garner (Sacramento Press).

http://sacramentopress.com/headline/83968/The_Crockers_cranes_of_peace

Sarus Crane Conservation Week celebrated in Lumbini

The Sarus Crane Conservation Week was celebrated in Lumbini from 12th to 18th June, 2013 under the leadership of WWF Nepal and in partnership with the local community and youth.  By WWF Global.

http://wwf.panda.org/?209114/Sarus-Crame-Conservation-Week-celebrated-in-Lumbini 

Endangered whooping cranes in middle of fight over Kansas wildlife refuge

Expansion of hunting opportunities in the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is being proposed by wildlife officials but faces opposition from birdwatchers who say the recommendation will put at risk the endangered whooping crane. By Scott Rothschild (Lawrence Journal World).

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/jun/16/endangered-whooping-cranes-middle-fight-over-manag/

Whooping crane guides adjust to FAA rules, seek new aircraft

To continue its mission guiding whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida, Operation Migration is working to replace its three ultralight aircraft by next spring in order to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. By Jack Cullen (Wisconsin State Journal)

http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/ci_23464732/whooping-crane-guides-adjust-faa-rules-seek-new

Diet Shift and Its Impact on Foraging Behavior of Siberian Cranes in Poyang Lake

Every winter, more than 95% of the species' global population congregates at Poyang Lake, and feeds on tubers of Vallisneria spiralis in shallow water and mudflat habitat. In this study, we reported the first sighting of large numbers of Siberian cranes foraging at wet meadows, where they fed on a different plant due to extreme scarcity of their preferred tuber.  By Yifie Jia et al (PLOS ONE).

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0065843?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+plosone%2FPLoSONE+%28PLOS+ONE+Alerts%3A+New+Articles%29

In a first, flock of Sarus cranes spotted in Pali district

The state bird of Uttar Pradesh, sarus crane seems to be in a relocation mood to Rajasthan. The recent sighting of the tallest flying bird, 86 in all, is the largest number sighted at one place so far. (The Times of India).  

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/In-a-first-flock-of-Sarus-cranes-spotted-in-Pali-district/articleshow/20469336.cms

Saving the cranes: hope flies in North Korea

With his index finger, Hall Healy traced the eastern coast of North Korea on a map, coming to rest just above the 38th parallel.  The cranes land there on their winter journey south in the demilitarized zone that buffers North and South Korea, Healy said. By Gregory Trotter (Chicago Tribune)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-glencoe-korea-cranes-20130607,0,6194940.story

Rare wild crane chick that was given round-the-clock protection from egg thieves dies after first few days

The first wild crane chick to have hatched in western Britain for 400 years has failed to survive its first few days despite being given round-the-clock protection including a guard to ward off egg thieves. By Jessica Savage (The Telegraph).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/10096172/Rare-wild-crane-chick-that-was-given-round-the-clock-protection-from-egg-thieves-dies-after-first-few-days.html

SeaWorld rescues wounded crane: Arrow lodged through its torso

The bird was spotted in the woods with an arrow lodged through its torso by a concerned citizen. Upon arrival at SeaWorld Orlando, animal care experts took the bird into surgery for its injuries. - SONIA LAVINA

http://www.examiner.com/article/seaworld-rescues-wounded-crane-arrow-lodged-through-its-torso

Whooping crane chick hatches in Calgary Zoo

There's a welcome whooper at the Calgary Zoo's captive breeding facility.

A zoo spokesman says a whooping crane egg has hatched at the zoo for the first time in three years. - The Canadian Press

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/whooping-crane-chick-hatches-in-calgary-zoo-1st-in-three-years-1.1305530#ixzz2V7LTPW2J