2008 Ultralight-led Migration

New Route

In 2008, the migration team plans to use a new, more westerly migration route to Florida this year. This new route was established to avoid the difficulties associated with crossing the Appalachians. The Direct Autumn Release (DAR) birds will continue their training until late fall, when they will be released in groups of two to three birds near suitable older cranes near the Necedah NWR rearing site. These DAR birds will be carefully monitored during the fall migration to track their locations and ensure their continued progress towards the Florida wintering area.

Map showing the new and old migration routes from Wisconsin to Florida. Map provide by Operation Migration

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Last updated: April 15, 2009