Whooping Cranes Follow Ultralight-aircraft

[InsertDeepLyrics]

I knew nothing about this until today's interview on Talk of the Nation. Good interview, and keep up the good work! (Although I would like to have seen the fake bird outfit!)

[Inquisitor53]

Was this filmed near their winter home in the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge? Although the fog was thick I thought I saw the hammocks and Seven Cabbage Cutoff in the background (my favorite canoeing area).

[AsphaltCowboy57]

I found interest into this migration assistance program after watching the movie "Fly Away Home". I missed the opportunity of a lifetime when an aided migrating flock landed on a small airstrip in Dawson, Georgia. It was too late to observe such a spectacular phenomenon when finally heard the news.

Do you think there is a chance you’ll be landing in the southwest part (or any) of Georgia anytime soon? I sure would like to be able to witness such an occurrence!

[OperationMigration]

Yes! we have stopovers in both Clay and Decatur Counties...

[tetongirl]

Using your Whooping Crane videos in my high school class in Tallahassee, Florida.

We are waiting for the Class of 2009-2010 to arrive at St Marks National Wildlife Refuge

[quarksire]

I migrated from Sailplanes to Trikes when i saw Fly Away Home Years Ago, so now i fly the rocky mountains ...is awe inspiring to see ur site and videos here:) thanks:)... Quarksire ...aka Windrydr:)

[malace991]

i dont understand why they follow the aircraft...

[mlwinnig]

WAY COOL! Nice bird footage!

[Saranm25]

Do any of the paths you take go over parts of Illinois?

[OperationMigration]

Hi there! Yes, actually! we travel the entire length of Illinois... We enter the state in Winnebago County, and exit leaving White County. From there we head into Marshall County, Kentucky.

[Saranm25]

Great! I live in Winnebago County, so I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you. Thanks!

[doobisbone]

Yes, I read about this in my paper. They were landing in my county in Alabama but never did hear if they did or not. The paper said dependind what the weather was like or something if they were gonna be able to stop here. It'd been cool to have seen for sure.

[OperationMigration]

Hi there and thanks for viewing our video!

We're currently still grounded in Franklin County, AL so dependind on which county you're in, we could still be coming through. We've broken camp until Dec. 30th when we'll start up again. Stay tuned....

[doobisbone]

I'm in Walker County AL, so not that far from me.

[whitebirds2]

One beautiful clip! Wish it was longer, but the pilots have all they can do to look at the tiny screen through their costume masks and take aim while flying!

Please post more when you can. Please tell the guys... Joe, Chris, Brooke or Richard... whomever shot it that it is most appreciated! THANKS!

[jenniferis1]

Beautiful birds and amazing footage. Like look so peaceful