Seventy one Whoopers Counted on Aransas Refuge From Tour Boat

by Friends of the Wild Whoopers staff

Thursday morning (Feb. 19), with a slight chill in the air and bright blue skies, the Wharf Cat left its mooring to set out for Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Several members of Friends of the Wild Whoopers were on board with members of other organizations. A total of 71 Whooping Cranes were counted along with an abundance of other birds while on the cruise. It was a tremendous day. The entire Whooping Crane Festival at Port Aransas, Texas was both informative and enjoyable. (Click on photos to enlarge.)

Whooping Crane Festival
What is this group on board the Wharf Cat watching?

 

Whooping Crane Festival
Several members of Friends of the Wild Whoopers were on board including  Jim and Nancy  taking it all in?

 

Whooping Crane Festival
What is Kevin Sims and other photographers watching?

 

Whooping Crane Festival
They are watching an adult pair of Whooping Cranes and their juvenile on Aransas National Wildlife Refuge during Whooping Crane Festival!

 

***** FOTWW’s mission is to help preserve and protect the Aransas/Wood Buffalo
population of wild whooping cranes and their habitat. *****
Friends of the Wild Whoopers is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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