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A Visit to the Great Midwest Crane Festival
A Visit to the Great Midwest Crane Festival
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Today, sandhill cranes are a common sight–and sound!–in Madison and throughout the state of Wisconsin. This wasn’t always the case: by the 1930s, they had nearly disappeared from the state, and their return since is a famous conservation success story. In November 2023, hosts Britta Wellenstein and Brynne Hill headed to the Great Midwest Crane Festival to learn about cranes’ journey–both their migration and how their populations have rebounded so spectacularly. The Great Midwest Crane Festival is hosted by the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the International Crane Foundation. Listen in as we explore the festival, talk to experts about crane conservation, and see some cranes ourselves.
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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