Operation Migration return flight - on their own

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Those of us who were closely following the whooping crane migration led by 
ultra-light aircraft last fall are pleased that the whooping cranes started 
their northerly migration on their own this spring.  See:
http://www.operationmigration.org/field_2002_spr.html

Five of the original seven whooping cranes are making the trip of their own 
volition and instinct.  (Two of the birds were unfortunately killed by 
bobcats this winter.)  The flock has covered 328 miles in two flight days and 
were in Henry County, Georgia this morning, though were soon airborne.

Mary