International Crane Foundation
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Cranes connect us! We work worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds and flyways they depend on while engaging people in resolving threats to the world's cranes and their landscapes.
☀️ Are you dreaming of warm summer evenings? Join us Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 7 p.m., for An Evening with the Cranes at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis.! Get your tickets and make it an evening to remember: bit.ly/ewtc2025 🪶
📷 #blackcrownedcranes by Ted Thousand
📷 #blackcrownedcranes by Ted Thousand
May 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
☀️ Are you dreaming of warm summer evenings? Join us Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 7 p.m., for An Evening with the Cranes at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis.! Get your tickets and make it an evening to remember: bit.ly/ewtc2025 🪶
📷 #blackcrownedcranes by Ted Thousand
📷 #blackcrownedcranes by Ted Thousand
Do you know which crane species has the longest migration, or why migration is the most dangerous time for cranes? Discover the answers in our popular migration "Top Ten" (and after you do this, get outside and get birding—there are migrants in the air!) 🪶
Top Ten Facts About Crane Migration - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Top Ten Facts About Crane Migration
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May 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Do you know which crane species has the longest migration, or why migration is the most dangerous time for cranes? Discover the answers in our popular migration "Top Ten" (and after you do this, get outside and get birding—there are migrants in the air!) 🪶
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Thrilled to kick off a 10-day Training workshop with and for @savingcranes.bsky.social Uganda Programme! 20 crane custodians are training to become Community Based Trainers, ready to scale up conservation expertise across the region.
May 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thrilled to kick off a 10-day Training workshop with and for @savingcranes.bsky.social Uganda Programme! 20 crane custodians are training to become Community Based Trainers, ready to scale up conservation expertise across the region.
We wonder how many stamps they have on their passport? #sandhillcrane 🪶
North American sandhill crane spotted on Polish seaside
Only 10 cases of sandhill cranes making their way to Europe have been recorded.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We wonder how many stamps they have on their passport? #sandhillcrane 🪶
Single #bluecrane Kito felt nervous about being alone in his indoor enclosure. The solution? Our staff have been working to help him feel more comfortable and confident, including adding a familiar "mural buddy" to his enclosure.
Learn more in this update by Aviculture Apprentice Kyla ➡️ 🪶🌎
Learn more in this update by Aviculture Apprentice Kyla ➡️ 🪶🌎
Helping Kito Feel at Home - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Helping Kito Feel at Home
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May 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Single #bluecrane Kito felt nervous about being alone in his indoor enclosure. The solution? Our staff have been working to help him feel more comfortable and confident, including adding a familiar "mural buddy" to his enclosure.
Learn more in this update by Aviculture Apprentice Kyla ➡️ 🪶🌎
Learn more in this update by Aviculture Apprentice Kyla ➡️ 🪶🌎
May 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
☕ Iced coffee time? Our new, 15-ounce mug features a Whooping Crane in flight on the front and back by Wisconsin artist Kim Russell. Order yours for the season ahead: bit.ly/3GMnNlf #shopforacause 🪶
May 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
☕ Iced coffee time? Our new, 15-ounce mug features a Whooping Crane in flight on the front and back by Wisconsin artist Kim Russell. Order yours for the season ahead: bit.ly/3GMnNlf #shopforacause 🪶
Add a day trip to the #cranediscoverycenter in Baraboo, Wis., to your weekend plans! We are celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10, and on Sunday, May 11, moms get in free for Mother's Day. Plan your visit: bit.ly/cranediscoverycenter #mothersday #wmbd25
May 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Add a day trip to the #cranediscoverycenter in Baraboo, Wis., to your weekend plans! We are celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10, and on Sunday, May 11, moms get in free for Mother's Day. Plan your visit: bit.ly/cranediscoverycenter #mothersday #wmbd25
📼 Webinar recording: In case you missed it, you may view the recording of our May From the Field Webinar, "The Endangered Species Act-A Keystone of Conservation Success Under Threat and How You Can Help Save It," here: bit.ly/42PZyLq 🌎🪶 #whoopingcrane
May 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📼 Webinar recording: In case you missed it, you may view the recording of our May From the Field Webinar, "The Endangered Species Act-A Keystone of Conservation Success Under Threat and How You Can Help Save It," here: bit.ly/42PZyLq 🌎🪶 #whoopingcrane
What a difference a month makes! Since our last update on the #whoopingcranes in the upper Midwest, the year's first chicks have hatched in Wisconsin. 🐣 🐥 🪶🌎 🧪
See our May update for more details on the population ➡️
See our May update for more details on the population ➡️
Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Update - May 2025 - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Update - May 2025
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May 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What a difference a month makes! Since our last update on the #whoopingcranes in the upper Midwest, the year's first chicks have hatched in Wisconsin. 🐣 🐥 🪶🌎 🧪
See our May update for more details on the population ➡️
See our May update for more details on the population ➡️
🪶 Feather your nest with a Bird Collective x International Crane Foundation giveaway! To enter, sign up for our email lists for a chance to win a #sandhillcrane sweatshirt, hat, and patch, and an International Crane Foundation Family Membership: bit.ly/4hOuWPm
We will choose a winner on May 7.
We will choose a winner on May 7.
May 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🪶 Feather your nest with a Bird Collective x International Crane Foundation giveaway! To enter, sign up for our email lists for a chance to win a #sandhillcrane sweatshirt, hat, and patch, and an International Crane Foundation Family Membership: bit.ly/4hOuWPm
We will choose a winner on May 7.
We will choose a winner on May 7.
“Stripping away protections and making it easier to develop habitat or to harm the birds, that’s not the solution that we need." ~ Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO, International Crane Foundation 🌎🪶
Wisconsin groups worry about proposed changes under Endangered Species Act
Conservation and environmental groups are worried the Trump administration’s proposal to redefine harm under the Endangered Species Act may severely limit habitat protections for species in Wisconsin.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Stripping away protections and making it easier to develop habitat or to harm the birds, that’s not the solution that we need." ~ Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO, International Crane Foundation 🌎🪶
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Dance like all the Cranes are watching! #RedCrownedCrane at International Crane Foundation @savingcranes.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Dance like all the Cranes are watching! #RedCrownedCrane at International Crane Foundation @savingcranes.bsky.social
🪶 Feather your nest with a Bird Collective x International Crane Foundation giveaway! To enter, sign up for our email lists for a chance to win a #sandhillcrane sweatshirt, hat, and patch, and an International Crane Foundation Family Membership: bit.ly/4hOuWPm
We will choose a winner on May 7.
We will choose a winner on May 7.
May 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🪶 Feather your nest with a Bird Collective x International Crane Foundation giveaway! To enter, sign up for our email lists for a chance to win a #sandhillcrane sweatshirt, hat, and patch, and an International Crane Foundation Family Membership: bit.ly/4hOuWPm
We will choose a winner on May 7.
We will choose a winner on May 7.
📽️ Recording now available - Watch our April From the Field Webinar, "Saving Cranes and So Much More: Our New 10-year Vision for Conservation Worldwide," with the International Crane Foundation's President and CEO Dr. Rich Beilfuss: bit.ly/4k2kBQN 🌏🌎🌍🧪🪶
📷 Tom Lynn Photography
📷 Tom Lynn Photography
April 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
📽️ Recording now available - Watch our April From the Field Webinar, "Saving Cranes and So Much More: Our New 10-year Vision for Conservation Worldwide," with the International Crane Foundation's President and CEO Dr. Rich Beilfuss: bit.ly/4k2kBQN 🌏🌎🌍🧪🪶
📷 Tom Lynn Photography
📷 Tom Lynn Photography
🙌 The Crane Discovery Center at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., opens for the visitor season this Thursday, May 1! And great news—we plan to have all 15 crane species on exhibit when we open. Learn more and plan your visit ➡️ bit.ly/cranediscoverycenter🪶
April 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🙌 The Crane Discovery Center at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., opens for the visitor season this Thursday, May 1! And great news—we plan to have all 15 crane species on exhibit when we open. Learn more and plan your visit ➡️ bit.ly/cranediscoverycenter🪶
🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act—submit public comments opposing the proposed rule change that would profoundly weaken the law by May 19! Learn how you can help ➡️ bit.ly/standupesa 🪶
Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
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April 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act—submit public comments opposing the proposed rule change that would profoundly weaken the law by May 19! Learn how you can help ➡️ bit.ly/standupesa 🪶
“According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1000 cranes, you’re granted one wish. Our wish is to bring birds back.” #inthenews #origami 🪶
Cranes of Yale weaves origami, birding and culture into campus sustainability project
A student-led initiative hosted origami workshops, scavenger hunts for paper cranes and conservation seminars to promote interest in birds.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1000 cranes, you’re granted one wish. Our wish is to bring birds back.” #inthenews #origami 🪶
The #cranediscoverycenter at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., opens for the visitor season next Thursday, May 1. Due to the ongoing avian influenza threat, four crane species in open-top exhibits will be temporarily removed from display. Learn more ⬇️ 🪶
Crane Discovery Center to Open for Season on May 1 with Avian Influenza Protections in Place - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Crane Discovery Center to Open for Season on May 1 with Avian Influenza Protections in ...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The #cranediscoverycenter at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., opens for the visitor season next Thursday, May 1. Due to the ongoing avian influenza threat, four crane species in open-top exhibits will be temporarily removed from display. Learn more ⬇️ 🪶
🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act this Earth Day—submit public comments opposing the rule by May 19! Learn how you can help ⬇️ 🪶
Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
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April 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act this Earth Day—submit public comments opposing the rule by May 19! Learn how you can help ⬇️ 🪶
What will the world of cranes look like in 2035? Will government cuts today affect our impact tomorrow? How will #climatechange alter the wetlands and waters that cranes (and all of us) need? Save your spot for our April 29 #webinar with our President & CEO Dr. Rich Beilfuss: bit.ly/4jwvFoW 🌎 🧪 🪶
April 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What will the world of cranes look like in 2035? Will government cuts today affect our impact tomorrow? How will #climatechange alter the wetlands and waters that cranes (and all of us) need? Save your spot for our April 29 #webinar with our President & CEO Dr. Rich Beilfuss: bit.ly/4jwvFoW 🌎 🧪 🪶
Happy Easter from our flock to yours! 🐥🪶
📷 Demoiselle Crane family by Ciming Mei
📷 Demoiselle Crane family by Ciming Mei
April 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy Easter from our flock to yours! 🐥🪶
📷 Demoiselle Crane family by Ciming Mei
📷 Demoiselle Crane family by Ciming Mei
Keep your essentials handy while you migrate with our NEW Sandhill Cranes pouch! Featuring artwork by New Mexico-based artist Jen Fox, the organic cotton canvas bag has a dark green interior lining and a black leather wrist strap. Add one to your daily commute: bit.ly/4jE8n0f #shopforacause 🪶
April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Keep your essentials handy while you migrate with our NEW Sandhill Cranes pouch! Featuring artwork by New Mexico-based artist Jen Fox, the organic cotton canvas bag has a dark green interior lining and a black leather wrist strap. Add one to your daily commute: bit.ly/4jE8n0f #shopforacause 🪶
🏗️ A new crane species visited our headquarters to help install a Motus Station! These tall antennas help researchers track and study banded birds, bats, and large insects. Our tower hasn't picked up any species yet, but we are excited to see the results of the coming year. 🌎 🪶 🧪
April 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🏗️ A new crane species visited our headquarters to help install a Motus Station! These tall antennas help researchers track and study banded birds, bats, and large insects. Our tower hasn't picked up any species yet, but we are excited to see the results of the coming year. 🌎 🪶 🧪
Most #whoopingcranes in the Eastern Migratory Population have arrived on their breeding/summering grounds in Wisconsin! See our April update for more details ➡️ #whooperwednesday 🌎 🪶
Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Update - April 2025 - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Update - April 2025
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April 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Most #whoopingcranes in the Eastern Migratory Population have arrived on their breeding/summering grounds in Wisconsin! See our April update for more details ➡️ #whooperwednesday 🌎 🪶