It was a "try-go" this morning at 26 degrees in west Tennessee as the ultralights took off with thirteen birds on Richard van heuvelen's wing and one on Joe Duff's wing.
Many of the birds had their feet tucked under their feathers so that if you didn't know what you were looking at you would think they were geese. 
We were already back at the RV and talking about heading for Alabama when Liz got the call that the birds didn't want to fly against the headwind they found aloft and they were turning back. As we stood outside the RV, we could see Joe flying over head with his one bird coasting on his wing.
Check the Operation Migration field journal for a full update on today's flight.
WOW! To be flying so close like that to the birds...
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting to read about this migration but it would be absolutely fantastic to see it! Wish I were closer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for these interesting updates. Facinating as always!
ReplyDeleteMichele, it is a wonderful thought, isn't it? And I love the flight photos they bring back.
ReplyDeleteMick, I think everyone who sees it for the first time ends up with tears in their eyes. It is a wonderful re-introduction project and boost to our whooping crane population.
Hi Amila. You're welcome and thanks.
How fascinating - the photos are just wonderful..I can only imagine how awesome it must be to see them on the migration. Thanks Vickie!
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