Flight school for cranes

Article Abstract:

The Whooping Crane Recovery Plan is aimed at preventing the whooping crane from becoming extinct. A project in Florida aims at establishing two self-sufficient wild populations of whooping cranes. This will be achieved by introduction of cranes bred in captivity to Florida's Kissimmee Prairie. The birds will be led on their first migration by Kent Clegg in his ultralight. After the first migration, the older cranes will teach subsequent generations the way.

Protection and preservation, Birds, Protection of, Bird conservation, Whooping crane, Kissimmee, Florida

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Where eagles-and fighter planes-dare

Article Abstract:

Israel has the highest density of fighter aircraft overflights sharing airspace with millions of spotted eagles, white storks and other 390 species and the Israeli Air Force has learned the hard way that flying machines and immigrating birds don't mix up. With the help of Yossi Leshem, master at combining bird study and air safety, the collision rate was reduced by 76% saving the government $660 million since 1984.

Israel, General services, Safety and security measures, Causes of, Aircraft accidents, Eagles

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The perils and perks of migration.

Article Abstract:

The challenges faced by birds during migration to Canada, such as shortage of food, are analyzed.

Canada, Foraging, Foraging (Animal feeding behavior)

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