Title: Louisiana whooping cranes build nest outside captivity for first time in decades Post by: Donna on 03-Apr-13, 07:29:10 AM http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/03/louisiana_whooping_cranes_buil.html (http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/03/louisiana_whooping_cranes_buil.html)
For the first time in decades, a pair of whooping cranes in Louisiana has built a nest outside captivity. But biologists say they don't expect eggs this year because the birds are too young. Title: Re: Louisiana whooping cranes build nest outside captivity for first time in decades Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 03-Apr-13, 07:41:32 AM http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/03/louisiana_whooping_cranes_buil.html (http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/03/louisiana_whooping_cranes_buil.html) For the first time in decades, a pair of whooping cranes in Louisiana has built a nest outside captivity. But biologists say they don't expect eggs this year because the birds are too young. How splendid! Let them practise - and be safe! - for a few years. |