How many Eastern cranes that began their first migration are still alive? Updated May 13, 2013 Hatch Year Number of Cranes Starting First Fall Migration Still in Flock 2001 08 1 2002 17 5 2003 16 6 2004 15 7 2005 24 (20 UL+ 4 DAR) 6 2006 23 (18 UL+ 4 DAR + 1 Wild) 2 2007 25 (17 UL+ 7 DAR) 9 2008 20 (14 UL+ 6 DAR) 6 2009 29 (20 UL+ 9 DAR) 23 2010 23 (11 UL+ 10 DAR + 2 Wild) 14 2011 18 (10 UL+ 8 DAR + 0 Wild) 16 2012 14 (6 UL+ 6 DAR + 2 Wild) 10 Total 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).     Copyright 1997-2013 Journey North. All Rights Reserved.   Contact Us    Search