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| When the dew point and the air temperature are very close then fog
will be present. This summer's unseasonably cool temps have resulted
in many foggy mornings at the Necedah refuge. |
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| As soon as the sun warms the air, however, the fog lifts rather
quickly. The first photo was taken 20 minutes prior to this image. |
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Richard van Heuvelen leads six birds from the oldest group cranes past
the public observation tower on Aug. 19th.
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| Joe Duff moved in to pick up the seventh crane from Cohort One.
This was the first time the group had worked with more than one
ultralight. |
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Over at the East Site cranes 211 & 212 appear to be taunting the
little girls through the fence, which surrounds their wet pen before
the pilot and handlers arrive.
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ICF's Barry Hartup examines the right wing of crane #418 to determine
why he is losing his primary feathers. During examinations such as
these a fitted hood is placed over the head of the young crane, which
helps to reduce stress.
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Chick #420 apparently thought she had hit the jackpot one day as she
foraged in the muck. Mark reports she kept digging with her beak, and
eating whatever it was she was finding as fast as she could.
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At the North Site, and old friend stops by to check out the new cranes
in the hood.
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#419 flying in what is referred to as "ground effect" air.
Before they actually get airborne for any distance they often follow
along behind the trike in this position as it taxies along the
training strip.
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These two are very eager to fly, which is good because they are about
a month younger than the rest of the '04 class.
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