How many Eastern cranes that began their first migration are still alive? Updated Dec. 31, 2011 Hatch Year Number of Cranes Starting First Fall Migration Still in Flock 2001 08 1 2002 17 5 2003 16 8 2004 15 7 2005 24 (20 UL+ 4 DAR) 7 2006 23 (18 UL+ 4 DAR + 1 Wild) 2 2007 25 (17 UL+ 8 DAR) 13 2008 20 (14 UL+ 6 DAR) 9 2009 29 (20 UL+ 9 DAR) 25 2010 23 (11 UL+ 10 DAR + 2 Wild) 17 2011 18 (10 UL+ 8 DAR + 0 Wild) [Not included in total until fall migration completed] Total More Info about losses Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure in collaboration with Operation Migration and the entire Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Search Journey North Copyright 1997-2012 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.