We're worried about drought in both places.
Tom Stehn
It's really disappointing that we're not above 230. That's what I was expecting. We had real mortality between spring and fall - 12 percent, when 6 to 8 percent is more typical.
real mortality fall spring
It's really abnormal to be there under these kinds of winter conditions. The hope is it's just fine.
winter hope
If I flew in a straight line, we'd probably be in Kansas by end of day, when all I do is cover 50 miles.
end day
It's not into any other whooping cranes right now. When its hormones start kicking into gear, it'll start socializing more and looking for a mate.
start
My final count may end up about 220, even a little bit over 220.
end count
It's now in its second year; it's no longer a juvenile. But this one particular whooping crane doesn't know where Aransas is. Its parents never showed it.
parents
You don't find them, but they're no longer with their parents.
parents find
places
It is estimated that between 10 and 19 whooping cranes have started the migration.
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