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The six Whooping Cranes at Father Hupp Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Thayer County, seem to be enjoying this WMA and its wetland.  These birds likely first arrived at this site late in the day on Friday, 13 November, and they remain present Monday, 30 November, even as winter weather has settled into Nebraska.  This means these birds’ stay has surpassed two weeks, which is a relatively long migratory stopover for Whoopers.  Whooping Cranes also don’t typically linger this long in Nebraska …

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