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| The recently combined cohorts 2 & 3 follow the ultralight in the early morning mist. |
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One of the youngsters preparing to land... |
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| Crane 309 returns after a 20-minute excursion with the aircraft on August 22nd. |
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Whooping crane yearling 203 can be identified by her white/green/white bands on her right leg. This is one of three females retrieved by ICF interns and USFWS biologists from South Dakota August 20th after they wandered west of the approved dispersal area earlier in the summer. The birds were released at Necedah wildlife refuge in the late afternoon of the 20th and have since been exploring the various training sites. Crane 203 appeared at the west site in time for the early morning training on Aug. 22nd and flew alongside Joe's trike for short time. |
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| Crane 203 appeared almost ghostlike as she observed the aircraft and new cranes prepare for takeoff. |
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| Brooke Pennypacker leads with Joe Duff flying in the chase position. This is the first time the group has worked with two aircraft. |
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| After a flight the cranes tuck their wings back into position, making sure each feather is in place. |
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