Saturday, April 18th Annual Midwest Crane Count, 5:30-7:30 am, location TBD in the Rhinelander Area
This is a unique opportunity for all NPT members to get involved in a statewide citizen science activity in the Rhinelander area. The first organized count took place in 1981 by the International Crane Foundation. Each year in mid-April, volunteers throughout the Upper Midwest travel to their local wetlands and favorite birding locations to participate in the crane count. This annual survey of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes spans over 150 counties in seven states, including Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota.
NPT member, Geralyn Karl, who has participated in the count a number of times, would be happy to lead a group of three in her vehicle to participate in the count. If we have more members interested we will form another group. Geralyn is willing to meet prior to the event, maybe over coffee, if others feel it would be helpful in their participation. The information on crane calls, location and data collection is covered in a video, with data sheets in a printable version, from the following website. https://savingcranes.org/annual-midwest-crane-count
Geralyn has spoken with our county organizers, Bob and Jan Dall, and they would be delighted to have NPT members experience this great opportunity to participate in this citizen science event. Afterwards, all the volunteers are invited to meet for breakfast here in Rhinelander. not required, and talk about our morning experiences. She says, ” The whole morning is very uplifting and enlightening”. Hope you can join us! – J
If you’re interested, you need to let Geralyn know by Wednesday, April 1st so she can create a list of NPT volunteers.
Please contact Geralyn Karl, RSVP at gmkcjh@yahoo.com or call 715-367-3167
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