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With the support of Duke Energy we are thrilled to offer viewers a front row seat through the Whooping CraneCam! For the first time, online viewers and craniacs will be able to watch as we condition and train the Class of 2009, in preparation for the southward journey this fall when our ultralight-aircraft will guide them to their new winter home in Florida. The video you're viewing is taking place at the Canfield Training Site located on the Necedah National Wildlife Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Central Wisconsin. Through the CraneCam, you will be able to view the young Whooping cranes go through their aircraft-conditioning and training as they prepare for their first-ever southward migration this coming Autumn. Some Things to Keep in Mind As with everything we do, weather will play a big factor in the reliability of the camera and streaming broadcast. The broadcast WILL be down at times; either due to weather, regular maintenance or while in transit during the fall migration. We appreciate your understanding and patience in this regard. While the camera and broadcast will operate 24/7, it will not be manned continuously. We will, however, strive to operate the pan/tilt/zoom features during specific times of interest, such as training sessions. Aircraft training typically takes place early in the morning on days when weather conditions are favorable. The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Central Standard Time zone so please plan accordingly depending on which time zone you reside in. Beginning early to mid-October, and pending connectivity at our remote stopover locations, online viewers may be able to watch each morning’s departure as the cranes and planes make their way south beginning in Wisconsin. Progress is entirely weather dependant, and as such, the journey can take between 60 to 90 days to complete. The CraneCam will also deliver views of the Class of 2009 in their travel pen at the conclusion of each migration flight leg. On completion of the migration, the CraneCam will be deployed at Florida’s St. Mark’s National Wildlife Refuge giving online viewers an unprecedented opportunity to watch the young Whooping cranes as they mature over the winter months.Acquisition of the CraneCam was made possible with the incredible support and generosity of Duke Energy - YOUR support will keep the CraneCam rolling; providing online viewers a unique vantage point from which to witness Whooping crane behavior. Take me BACK to the CraneCam! Home | Our Work |Get Involved |In the Field |
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