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Signs of Spring

Published on February 9, 2017, by Helen23Evans

Here’s a lovely photo of the 2013 female crane  ‘Viridor’  and the 2014 male ‘Pecky’  – dancing away on Aller Moor near Langport.   This is a new pairing and one to watch in 2017. 

Photo – John Crispin 04/02/2017

Update video The Great Crane Project January 2017

Published on January 30, 2017, by Helen23Evans

Damon gives an update on where we are at with The Great Crane Project in a short 1 minute video, please click the link below to open a new window to view

The Great Crane Project -  January 2017

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Update video The Great Crane Project January 2017

Published on January 30, 2017, by Helen23Evans

Damon gives an update on where we are at with The Great Crane Project -  January 2017

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Echomaker Parts 1,2, & 3 videos by artist Sean Harris

Published on December 19, 2016, by Helen23Evans

Please do put some time aside to enjoy these 3 wonderful, short films that comprise  ‘Echo-Maker’ by Sean Harris.

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Scientists learn from Cranes caught in 2013 floods

Published on June 29, 2016, by Helen23Evans

Floods on the Somerset Levels gave scientists a rare chance to study the effect of extreme weather on wildlife.

A new study shows in 2013 a flock of cranes were forced out of their usual roosts and feeding sites, and spent two extra hours a day searching for food.  Click link for full article which appeared in the Weston Morning News and on BBC news

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-36638145

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Sad news from WWT Slimbridge

Published on June 17, 2016, by Helen23Evans

Bad news from WWT Slimbridge on their Slimbridge Sightings twitter page

BABY CRANE UPDATE - Well some sad news to report this morning. Our Crane chick on the Rushy has not made it. Let's hope they do better next year.

Initial post mortem results on the baby Crane show underlying lung & kidney disease were the cause of death.

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Two parents, one chick so far

Published on June 4, 2016, by Helen23Evans

Monty and Sedge are proving to be good parents with one chick already. They keep returning to egg number two so fingers crossed!  Keeping watching http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/experience/webcam/

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Success at WWT Slimbridge!

Published on June 2, 2016, by Helen23Evans

WWT Slimbridge confirmed that they have a crane chick! One of the team photographed it this morning and they are waiting to confirm but based on second hand information it looks like it could be 24-36 hours old.  Keep watching for the second chick it is addictive viewing!

http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/experience/webcam/

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