7.6K views · 777 reactions | Did you know? Over 325 bird species rely on the Boreal Forest for their survival. Here’s the song of another one of those boreal birds: the whooping crane. Another beautiful bird to inspire you to take part in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! | Boreal Conservation | Facebook

Good news for whoopers: Although the Patuxent Wildlife Center Whooping Crane breeding program is ending, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute will continue these efforts. Read more along with other notable #bird #conservation #news: abcbirds.org/blog/bird-news-roundup-Jan | American Bird Conservancy

2.2K views · 125 reactions | Our Director of Conservation Medicine Dr. Barry Hartup "migrated" to Texas earlier this month to assist with banding Whooping Cranes. The multi-year project is studying the cranes' migration and health with our partners in the U.S. and Canada. Watch as Barry releases a newly banded crane! | International Crane Foundation | Facebook