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2001 Fall Whooping Crane Migration

Gilchrest County, Florida - Thursday Nov. 29, 2001

The whooping cranes were able to fly this morning. They were in the air for 41 minutes and flew 20 miles. It was a beautiful morning with light fog and sunny skies. The birds and migration team are now about 60 miles from Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. The expected arrival date continues to be Saturday, Dec. 1.

For an up-close look at the migration team and their activities, view video footage with narration from Nov. 10 and 11 (1 MG RealPlayer Video) - courtesy of Sunshine Productions, HC.

Cumulative Migration Distance = 1,140 miles

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