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Whoopers: Takeoff from Russell, if tried, at about 6:45amCT


To go directly to Operation Migration "In the Field," Click Here. Wonderful story by Joe Duff, one of OM's founders, and timely updates by Liz Condie from OM HQ, and others
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Liz Condie of Operation Migration said in a telephone interview last night that if the 17 whooping cranes do fly this morning, Wednesday, December 5, 2007, they will likely leave at around 6:45amCT.

She said that if photographers go to the area, to remember to check in at the Fish Hatchery to find the best viewing area and to respect the cranes wildness. Operation Migration makes every effort to protect the birds from human contact, she said.



However, she said, many of the best photographs taken of the migration come from the Russell County location, at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, at 50 Kendall Road, below Wolf Creek Dam in Russell County. "If you go," she said, "err on the early side. They could leave a little earlier than 6:45am. When we fly," she said, "we try to get underway just after sunrise to take advantage of the calmer air then."

Protection Protocol (copyright Operation Migration; reprinted with permission)WCEP asks anyone who encounters whooping cranes in the wild to please give them the respect and distance they need.
  1. Do not approach birds on foot within 600 800 feet. If you are in a vehicle, remain inside and keep your vehicle well outside 600 feet.
  2. In all cases, please remain concealed and do not speak loudly enough that the birds can hear you.
  3. Finally, please do not trespass on private property in an attempt to view whooping cranes.
To read the Operation Migration reprint of OM's "Briefing Notes" on ColumbiaMagazine.comClick Here

LIz Condie said that Operation Migration pilots with the Class of 2007 try to overfly the fish hatchery as the birds leave Russell County for Tennessee. Click here for directions and a small map.

Want to Get Involved? Click here to learn how you can help with this project which means so much to Adair Countians.


This story was posted on 2007-12-05 03:42:38



 

































 
 
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