[TN-Bird] Re: Whooping Cranes at Hiwassee

Jimmy,

I'm asking this over the list because I'm guessing others would like
the answer.

Are the cranes typically visible from the viewing pavilion at the
refuge, or would the Cherokee Removal Park be a better place?  I may
take the drive down tomorrow, but it's a bit of a long trip, and with
an infant.  I'd hate to go to the wrong place!

Charlie


--- JimmWilkerson@xxxxxx wrote:

> Hiwassee Refuge
> Meigs co., TN.
> The class of 2004 with 14 slightly immature plumaged Whooping
> Cranes arrived 
> at Hiwassee Refuge this morning just after 9:15 AM.  The first
> crane we saw 
> was a single bird following one of the ultra lights.  In a minute
> or so another 
> trike appeared with the other 13 birds in tow.  Both aircraft
> circled close 
> over head at the gazebo as the pilots were waiting for the ground
> crew to arrive 
> and open the holding pen door.  
> 
> I've had the good fortune to be present ever year since Operation
> Migration 
> brought the Sandhill Cranes through in a test experiment back in
> 1999 I think 
> it was.  This year was just as exceptional as ever.  No matter how
> many times I 
> see this event I still get goose bumps!
> 
> Departure time is scheduled for around 7:30 AM eastern Friday
> morning.  It 
> wouldn't hurt to be a few minutes early.  The fog from the river
> does play a 
> part at Hiwassee so the departure time could be a bit later.  I'm
> not taking any 
> chances myself.
> 
> If you haven't heard, the migration team still has not met this
> years goal 
> for funding.  An anonymous donor living in Tennessee has pledged
> matching funds 
> up to $5,000.00 for any donations made while the cranes are in
> Tennessee!!!  
> Time is short, won't you help out?  Call 1-800-675-2618 and make a
> tax 
> deductible investment in our children and GRANDchildren's future.
> 
> Jimmy Wilkerson
> Hixson, TN.
> 
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