Volume 17, Number 42 Thursday, October 25, 2001 Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area… Woodstock, Revisited, Starring the Sandhill Cranes by Paula McHugh Most of the year, Jasper-Pulaski State Fish and Wildlife Area near Medaryville is quiet. Not in autumn, however. Hundreds of birders and other hundreds of the curious flock here between mid- October and December to watch the spectacle of the sandhill cranes. Autumn once again extends an invitation to their dance. The elevated viewing area overlooking the 300-acre Goose Pasture has been extended over the past few years, and the tall plat- form has a ramp that allows accessibility for wheelchairs. Two free viewing scopes have been installed for those who did not bring binoculars. They are needed to get a closer look at the red crown of this mousy gray col- ored bird, but they are not needed to witness the dancing. Arriving at sunrise and an hour before sunset are the best times to The observation tower and deck that overlooks the cranes’ staging area has been ogle at the cranes’ dance of life and joy. expanded. At 11:00 a.m., when this photo was taken, most of the birds have flown off to The ride south on Indiana 421 ribbons forage in farmers’ fields and surrounding wetlands. They will be back in droves (meaning through khaki pastureland. Past San Pierre, by the thousands) before sunset, when they dance and jump for joy, or for a mate. what appears as a sprinkling of black pepper dispersed dance, and swoop into the sky quickly if a human by the wind in the sky is the only sign of the birds’ attempts to approach too closely. The Key-lime green arrival near their staging area. The sun has returned beyond the highway’s shoulder fades to beige in the after two deluging days of rain, and farmers behind soggy fields, where the cranes in the distance look like the wheels of their shocking red harvesters slice dust bunnies caught in a herringbone quilt. The through dried cornstalk. The cranes will feed on the sandhills in midmorning are brunching in groups waste grain, will stop eating to perform their corny on farmland surrounding the Fish and Wildlife area. Jasper-Pulaski Continued on Page 2
A few dozen gray cranes look like dust bunnies clinging to a khaki tweed comforter. These birds were spotted on State Road 10 between Route 421 and Indiana 49. Page 2 October 25, 2001
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Two Fort Wayne residents, former science teachers, Calvin Lee and Norm Reilly, were hoping to see more birds during their visit. “Last year, there were a lot more cranes lingering around at this time of the morning,” Cal said. Jasper-Pulaski Continued from Page 1 It is mid-morning in mid-October and both the view- ing tower and pasture at Jasper-Pulaski are empty. Or almost empty. Crow caws crack the silence of the open field pockmarked with mirror-blue puddles won’t allow others to trespass on their patch of ter- which, from the tower, makes the muddy black earth ritory, however. below resemble a giant map of the world. The black Last year, the migratory crowd jammed into the birds are jitterbugging to their own tune amid corn- pasture peaked at 16,000 on November 30. The DNR stalks in the distance. keeps a count of such things. Even then, it’s a small A staccato of guttural, phlegmatic gurgles betray number compared to the lollapalooza gathering along the presence of a group of sandhills in the far, far dis- the North Platte River in Nebraska. That spot ranks tance, too far to see with a human eye. Far from largest in the world. But for Indiana, Jasper-Pulaski harm’s way, it appears. Their sociable gurgling- is quite a show. quacking-trumpeting lets an observer know that a few When the birds take wing, they can fly between 45- dozen stragglers have not flown off for lunch in other 55 miles per hour, following a leader in a V-formation. fields. Human gawkers are not a problem at this When soaring on warm air currents, their normal alti- hour; crowds will be arriving much later in the day. tude is between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. The migrants That is when the really big crane dance begins. from Asia and Europe, however, need to climb upwards By dusk, the 300 acres of Goose Pasture will resem- of 20,000 feet in mountain passes. When the birds land, ble the sandhill crane version of the original Woodstock they like to forage in shallow marshes, and they Music Festival, minus Janis Joplin and the smoke from depend on wetlands for the continuation of life. funny cigarettes. The sandhill cranes make their Cranes have a lifespan of 25-30 years, and reports of own music. Ear splitting. Woofers, tweeters, ampli- 40-60 year lifespans have been reported for cranes in fiers unnecessary. And this staging area display of feath- captivity. The latter are fed nutritional pellets and would ery antics will continue each day for weeks. Do feath- probably be considered spoiled by their wilder coun- ers fly? Oh, yes—upon the wings of love— flapping, terparts. Unlike their cousins, the much rarer white- hopping, jumping, and throwing bits of dirt and twigs feathered whooping cranes, sandhill populations into the air with their sharp bills. It’s mating time for have continued to thrive despite the fact that the female the unattached birds, and socializing time for the mated. lays just two eggs and can count on only one chick sur- Cranes mate for life. Families with young chicks viving. October 25, 2001 Page 3
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Pulaski. The migratory event is nature’s gift to us who live so near, and once witnessed, it’s a phenomenon that many return to see each year. Jasper-Pulaski offers free campsites on a first-come, first-served basis for those who want to witness the sunrise “serenade.” And there are other points within the 8,002-acre park to explore, but be sure to check in at the ranger station before taking off by foot. This is place with many areas set aside for hunting, and the shotgun blasts that cut through the crisp air will likely remind you of that fact.
Photo by Dr. George Archibald. Sandhill cranes are identified by the striking red crown on these mousy-gray colored birds. Jasper-Pulaski Continued from Page 3 country. The red of a bride’s kimono is derived from the symbolism of the crane’s red crown. The word for crane in Japanese is “tancho,” meaning red crown. And a custom that continues is that of the engaged cou- Visitors to Jasper-Pulaski are required to sign in before wandering off on ple exchanging decorations in the shape of the large trails. With crackles of hunters’ rifles filling the woods nearby, it’s winged bird. mandatory to follow the trail rules and hours. The Chinese also honor the (whooping) crane, naming it the “Patriarch of the feathered tribe,” and seeing it as a symbol for purity and vitality. The Chinese saw cranes (xian-he) as symbols of wisdom. They were the messengers of sages who were carried on their backs in flights between heaven and earth. The Chinese also used the crane’s behavior both in flight and at the staging areas as a message that the young must follow and learn from their older and wiser elders. In contrast, in some countries, particularly India and Ireland, cranes were regarded as evil omens. Indian mythology regards the birds as harbingers of malice, treachery and betrayal, associated with the temple of Kali. In Ireland, it was taboo to eat a crane, but the exact opposite was true in Arabic countries, where the Persians believed that the crane’s brain and gall bladder possessed miraculous medicinal power The Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife area is a haven for hunters, and for ensuring a long life. other than in the fall, the area sees few visitors. Archers who prefer straw Perhaps the most touching legend concerning to animals, or who wish to do a little target practicing before setting off cranes dates to 11th century Japan, when a feudal leader into the woods can use this area to “warm up.” celebrated a Buddhist festival in which cranes were For a preview of the Sandhill Crane “fly-in” at released as thanksgiving after a successful battle. Each Jasper-Pulaski, log on to the DNR website at of the hundreds of birds had a prayer strip attached www.ai.org/dnr/fishwild/pubs/cranes.htm. The DNR to its leg to pray for those killed, and the ritual ini- has a recording of the crane cacophony along with a tiated the association of the crane with the celebra- map of Jasper-Pulaski. Finally, if you intend to take tion of peace and prayers for those lost in war. photos of the cranes, you will need at least a 200mm A person does not have to be a birding enthusiast telephoto lens and tripod. Dress warm, and don’t to enjoy the great gathering of cranes at Jasper- forget your binoculars. October 25, 2001 Page 5 Page 6 October 25, 2001 Art Program Grant Writing lobster Jeff Casey, Northern Indiana Arts Association Director of Regional Services, will conduct three grant work sessions in November to familiarize appli- dinner special cants with the newly revised FY03 grant guidelines for programs to be presented between July 1, 2002 and wednesdays June 30, 2003. Sessions will be held Thurs., Nov. 8, at the Memorial $16.95 Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, 7-9 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 13, at the Center for Visual and Performing Smell the ocean air as you break in to a Arts in Munster, 7-9 p.m.; and, Sat., Nov. 17, at the 1 succulent 1 ⁄4 pound whole Maine Lobster Michigan City Yacht Club, 1-3 p.m. You may attend drenched in Drawn Butter and served with any or all of the workshops, regardless of county of New Potatoes and House Slaw. residence. We are flying freshly harvested live Maine Grant applications and guidelines will be available Lobsters in directly from the East Coast every Nov. 1 by email, on disk, by mail, downloadable from Wednesday for your dining pleasure niaaonline.org or at the work sessions. The applica- at a price that’s hard to beat. tion deadline for the FY03 grant cycle is March 1, 2002. All applicants are required to schedule an individual Starting Wednesday, October 25th consultation session and present a complete draft of their proposal to an NIAA staff member between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, 2002. This is not a general grant workshop. The information (Closed will be specific to the IAC’s operation and project (616) 469-5950 Tuesdays) grants for non-profit organizations providing art pro- Red Arrow Highway between Union Pier and New Buffalo grams. To find out if you qualify, please contact Jeff Casey at 219/836-1839 or [email protected] October 25, 2001 Page 7
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The base of the mysterious statue found buried on International Friendship Garden property. In March of this year, pieces of a mysterious stat- ue were discovered along the banks of Trail Creek inside the property of International Friendship Gardens by members of the Leadership LaPorte County Youth Leadership Group. Russ Hapke (volunteer archeol- ogist) and others spent the summer excavating pieces of the statue. On Sun., Sept. 30th, several individuals convened at the Gardens to discuss the statue. They included Russ Hapke, Jeffrey Summerlin, Tom Kietzman, and Lane Roberts, who spent the morning moving pieces of a huge wall relief (approx. 25 ft. in height, and 12 ft. in width) to an inside location for protection against the elements and preparation for possible restoration. New Also present were Timothy Samuelson, Curator of ARchitecture and Design, Chicago Historical Society; Sam Guard, Construction Quality Assurance, Chicago Holiday Arrival Historical Society; Greg Monberg, architect with Fanning/Howey of Michigan City; Barbara Stodola, retired Executive Director of the John G. Blank The Friendship Collection® Center for the Arts; and Deanna West, LaPorte County Cemeteries Society. The statue is made from over thirty pieces, weigh- Curved Case • Stainless Steel • 18k Gold Finished Accents ing between 50-200+ pounds. The facade is made of hardened brick. Makers marks have been found and • Deployment Buckle • Second Hand Sub-Dial are being researched by the Chicago Historical Society. • Available with Bracelet or Crocodile Strap The facade has a base with large stone letters spelling CHICAGO; above that are four figures: a frontiers- Swiss Made man, a woman, young boy and a baby; above those fig- ures are the head of a horse and a relief of a tree; and above those is the arch of the piece. No one knows how the statue ended up buried at International Friendship Gardens, but there is hope that the research turns up something. It is hoped that this piece will be featured in the future Visitors Center being planned at the Hwy. 12 entrance. 105B N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI 616-469-5890 Anyone wishing to offer assistance in the restora- tion process, phone 878-9885. October 25, 2001 Page 9 6
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