It's now in its second year; it's no longer a juvenile. But this one particular whooping crane doesn't know where Aransas is. Its parents never showed it.
It's really disappointing that we're not above 230. That's what I was expecting. We had real mortality between spring and fall - 12 percent, when 6 to 8 percent is more typical.
If I flew in a straight line, we'd probably be in Kansas by end of day, when all I do is cover 50 miles.
My final count may end up about 220, even a little bit over 220.
It's really abnormal to be there under these kinds of winter conditions. The hope is it's just fine.
It's not into any other whooping cranes right now. When its hormones start kicking into gear, it'll start socializing more and looking for a mate.
You don't find them, but they're no longer with their parents.
It is estimated that between 10 and 19 whooping cranes have started the migration.
