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Discusses Mitchell Energy and Development Corp.'s works in creating a habitat for the world's only wild-breeding flock of whooping cranes in the wetlands of South Texas. Company's use of material dredged from Mesquite Bay; Creation of the habitat as a cost-effective solution to gain access to several natural gas wells; Success of the Mitchell habitat; Plans of creating other crane habitats.

Presents an article on trip to the harbor towns of Rockport and Fulton in Texas. Population of whooping cranes in the region; Appeal of Rockport; Description of a crane observed at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

The article focuses on the research works of Tom Stehn on the whooping cranes. It states that Stehn was already enjoying his retirement in Aransas Pass when a federal judge in Corpus Christi asked him to testify on the deaths of 23 whooping cranes which he had reported during the winter of 2008 to 2009. It says that the case involves a longtime biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which he had served as whooping crane coordinator.

The article describes the whooping cranes at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The whooping cranes are over four feet tall and weigh a mere fourteen pounds. Like paparazzi stalking Kate Moss, birders converge on Aransas National Wildlife Refuge for a glimpse of these winter residents. The most rewarding sightings at the wildlife refuge are from atop the refuge's observation tower, were snowy couples, stand out in sharp contrast against the evergreen marsh.

Provides information on several bird watching events in Texas in November 2005. Bird species that can be observed at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival; Location where sighting of the state's fall migrations can be expanded; Items needed in the trek along Matagorda Island on the Whooping Crane Bus Tour for a glimpse of winter birds.