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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • An endangered Whooping Crane rests just after hatching in an incubator at the International Crane Foundation.  The Whooping Crane will be one of nine to be raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint in the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • A young Whooping Crane looks to the costume as it's mother bearing food in it's first week of life at the International Crane Foundation.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Staff at the International Crane Foundation raise Whooping Crane's in costume so that there will be no human imprint before their release during the 2013 Direct Autumn Release, (D.A.R)., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, In Baraboo, WI.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Staff at the International Crane Foundation raise Whooping Crane's in costume so that there will be no human imprint before their release during the 2013 Direct Autumn Release, (D.A.R)., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, In Baraboo, WI.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • A young Whooping Crane stretches it's wings while on a walk at the International Crane Foundation.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • A young Whooping Crane wades through a marsh under the watchful eye of an aviculturist at the International Crane Foundation.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Staff at the International Crane Foundation raise Whooping Crane's in costume so that there will be no human imprint before their release during the 2013 Direct Autumn Release, (D.A.R)., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, In Baraboo, WI.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • As the Whooping Cranes grow their white plumage and primary feathers starts to show.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • A young Whooping Crane looks to the costume as it's mother bearing food in it's first week of life at the International Crane Foundation.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Whooping Cranes walk out to the marsh just after sunrise.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • One Whooping Crane looks to the other over a piece of food.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • The sun sets on the Whooping Crane pen the night before their final release into the wild.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • A Whooping Cranes does a little grooming.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • One of the Whooping Cranes fledges for the first time following the arm flapping costumed aviculturist.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Back in a white costume the Whooping Cranes released in Horicon Marsh.  Nine Whooping Cranes were raised by a costumed aviculturist so that there will be no human imprint during the Direct Autumn Release program.  The program raises the chicks from hatch until their release in the fall in an reintroduction effort to increase the numbers of the rare Whooping Crane.
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  • Release.  Whooping Cranes are released into the wild just after sunset.  Five months of being raised by humans in costume the Whoopers are on there own and will soon migrate south.   Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.Wangard Propeties
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  • A curious Whooping Crane.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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  • Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.  Direct Autumn Release, D.A.R., Whooping Crane reintroduction program at the International Crane Foundation, ICF.
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