If I flew in a straight line, we'd probably be in Kansas by end of day, when all I do is cover 50 miles. |
It is estimated that between 10 and 19 whooping cranes have started the migration. |
It's not into any other whooping cranes right now. When its hormones start kicking into gear, it'll start socializing more and looking for a mate. |
It's now in its second year; it's no longer a juvenile. But this one particular whooping crane doesn't know where Aransas is. Its parents never showed it. |
It's really abnormal to be there under these kinds of winter conditions. The hope is it's just fine. |
It's really disappointing that we're not above 230. That's what I was expecting. We had real mortality between spring and fall - 12 percent, when 6 to 8 percent is more typical. |
My final count may end up about 220, even a little bit over 220. |
We're worried about drought in both places. |
You don't find them, but they're no longer with their parents. |