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January 23, 2009 - Marion Co., to Citrus Co.,
Chassahowitzka NWR |
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As Bev and I made the long walk out to the Halpata pensite, I realized
this would be the last time I'd see the crane-kids, as kids. With
luck, I'll get to see them this summer, as adults, after they've
returned north. |
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Off they go, while Chris Gullikson begins taxiing for take off.
Normally as soon as they're released we have to run into the travel
pen trailer and hide so they won't be tempted to return. Today
though, I stood watching them as they lifted off the ground. |
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As I was watching them I saw one fluffy white feather fall from one of
them and flutter slowly to the ground. |
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Soon it was time to gather the feed buckets and hang up the airhead
and radio for another season. |
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Chris leads the Chass seven over Marion and Citrus Counties on their
final flight with the aircraft. |
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This is their new winter home on the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife
Refuge in Citrus County, Florida... |
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