What is happening?
Dr.
Richard Urbanek (in costume) fires a net gun to help
capture Whooping crane #101 in February 2010. This male's radio transmitter
has not worked for a long time. He is the oldest crane in the new eastern
flock, and he was captive raised by the "costume." Dr. Urbanek wears
the costume because it hides his human form, and it's familiar to the
crane. After a pop from the net gun there's a quick flurry
of white cloth, white feathers,
and
flying
nets. Then
#101
was
in
the gentle
arms
of a specialist. His transmitter was replaced and now he
is trackable again!
Photo Eva Szyszkoski, ICF.
