Mike Forsberg and Andy Caven completed their ambitious goal to cycle the Central Flyway, following the migratory path of the whooping crane. Mike and Andy cycled around 2,400 miles (exact number to come) over 49 days.
The journey began on May 11 on the Texas Gulf Coast and ended in central Saskatchewan, near the town of Marcelin. Mike and Andy’s goal for this project was to document the habitats that whooping cranes, and hundreds of other migratory species, rely on during their migration. Along the way, they completed avian and vegetation surveys, documenting native wetland and grassland ecosystems. They were also able to connect with many local communities throughout the Great Plains and swap stories about whooping cranes, conservation, and life in small-town North America.
The whooping crane is just one of the incredibly unique species that depend on the Great Plains during their migration, breeding, and wintering seasons. Mike and Andy hope to shed light on the threats that native birds, mammals, and herpetofauna need and inspire communities to protect these vital habitats. Due to habitat loss and a number of other factors, the Great Plains ecosystems that these species need are in danger. Together, we can safeguard these habitats for generations to come.
Thank you for following along on our journey. To stay updated on upcoming whooper-related projects, make sure you’re following us on social media and head to the link in our bio to check out Mike’s gallery of whooping crane images and learn more about his journey documenting these majestic birds. And yes, there will be a film coming in the future! Stay tuned for announcements in the coming months.
See their story unfold at https://whoopingcranechronicles.com/bike/
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