January 23, 2025

Episode 7

Eight Days in a Blind

Aransas (Liz)

Andy Caven and Dylan Jones

Andy Caven, Dylan Jones, and Mike spent eight days in the Canadian wilderness, observing and documenting whooping cranes at the nest. Tune in to learn how they did it, why they did it, and what they learned. 

Episode Extras

Into Whooperland…

Andy Caven is the Vice President of North American Programs with the International Crane Foundation, and Dylan Jones is a forest ranger and hip-hop artist from northern Canada. Together, they spent eight days in the Canadian wilderness documenting whooping cranes at the nest. Andy took visual observations for science, Mike was attempting to photograph a hatch of a chick, and Dylan was there as safety support. 

In this episode, they explore what it takes to prepare for a vigil like this, stories from the blind, and the cultural significance of these birds in this part of the world. 

Mike’s Journal

Andy’s Journal

Gallery

 

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