There are several renowned companies that offer excellent viewing spots, customized itineraries and photographic opportunities for the "Whooping cranes" adventure in Corpus Christi, Rockport and Port Aransas.
They undertake arrangements for tours visiting the famous Whooping Cranes. For those who don’t know, they are the tallest bird in North American landscape and also an endangered species. Their habitats are around Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith while in winters they are on the gulf coast of Texas, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
Named after its distinct special sound, it is indeed a marvel to watch. They have developed a system of gliding to fly non-stop for long distances, covering the long distance migration route ranging from Texas to Fort Smith.
They are highly social, as they showcase good understanding of courtship rituals including whooping and dancing. Nesting whooper bugles loud and clears to showcase its breeding space to other cranes. Adults defend their mates while using different sound/noise to communicate with them.
They are among the oldest species on the planet and face incredible challenges and grave threats to their survival. Human activities (habitat, hunting and disturbance) decreased the population to a mere 16 birds until conservation activities began in 1939. Population is increasing, but they remain endangered due to many ongoing human activities along their migration route and close to their wintering grounds.
Whooper’s Crane Tour, is a must visit on your itinerary, whether you are a bird watcher or regular tourist.
Below are the details for booking a "Whooping Cranes" tour:
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at (361) 729-6445 or (800) 242-0071, or visit rockport-fulton.org.
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Call Wharf Cat at 1-800-605-5448,
Email service@texaswhoopers.com, Website - www.WharfCat.com
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Call 877 TX BIRDS or visit the website at www.whoopingcranetours.com or www.RockportAdventures.com
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