Nature Net News - May 2011 - Crazy About Cranes
Nature Net News Your source for tips & tricks for exploring nature with kids Dear Reader, "The crane is wildness incarnate." Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac Have you ever seen a crane flying overhead? Even with its long legs trailing behind, the crane manages to look graceful and make flying look utterly effortless. These beautiful creatures are seen as symbols of wisdom in China, good fortune and happy marriage in Japan and longevity in both. The Greek god Apollo was said to use the form of a crane when he visited the mortal world, and in Europe, cranes were associated with vigilance and loyalty. These classic beauties make their home and travel through our region. So what are you waiting for? Come, learn, and marvel at Wisconsin's cranes in this issue of Nature Net News! Enjoy! Kathe, Sarah & Brenna The Folks at Nature Net Did you know..... Sandhill crane chicks usually hatch in early May. In order to stop the extinction of whooping cranes, people dre...