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| This large handcrafted sign welcomes visitors to the Necedah
Refuge and recognizes the various supporters that have contributed
resources and funds for this monumental reintroduction effort. |
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| The Whooping
Crane Eastern Partnership was formed to carry out the
reintroduction, however, we could not do it without the support of the
above corporations and individuals -- Thank you! |
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A bird's eye view of some of the wetlands that comprise the Necedah
National Wildlife Refuge and the future breeding territory of the new
migrating flock of Whooping cranes. Healthy wetlands are critical to
the survival of many migratory species. |
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| This metal sculpture featuring three Whooping cranes
was installed outside the education building at the refuge last
September and is titled "Faith, Liberty & Courage." The
OM Field team was concerned that refuge staff might miss having the
young cranes around during the winter so we left a little something
from our trailer as a reminder.... (Many thanks to all Necedah
staffers for your hard work, patience and tolerance during our stay
this year -- See you in the spring!) |
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| Yearlings #1 & #2 stop in for a brief visit only
to be chased away by juvenile crane #3. |
| See more photos
from Oct. 11 - 12, 2002 |
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