Now that the trip is over, you can test your knowledge about cranes.

If you answer all 10 questions correctly, you will get an access code, which will allow you to go further... and perhaps even receive the prestigious diploma of Doctor of European Cranes.

Question number 1 :

The European crane nests:

In marshes.
On top of a big tree.
In Spain, on chimney tops.

Question number 2 :

The European crane nests in the following countries:

In France, around Der Lake.
In Sweden.
In Spain, near Gallocanta.

Question number 3 :

Young cranes are capable of flying:

The moment they come out of the egg, because they are nidifuguous.
At 6 months at the earliest, because they are nidiculous.
At about 2 months.

Question number 4 :

What is the cranes’ favourite food when they stop at Der Lake?

Fish in the lake, in particular a small fish called a roach.
Maize.
Grapes that have fallen to the ground (Der Lake is in the Champagne region).
 

Question number 5 :

The European crane lives in groups:

All year round.
During migration and wintering.
Never.

Question number 6 :

 What animal is a predator for young cranes?

The fox.
The cormorant.
Vultures in Spain.

Question number 7 :

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

During migration, cranes sometimes fly in circles in the air. They do this because they don’t know where they are and they are looking for the right direction.
During migration, cranes can be victims of windturbines and electric power lines, especially in foggy weather
Cranes cannot migrate at night. They migrate only by day.

Question number 8 :

Cranes are birds which:

Are not very shy. You can see them close up, at less than 50 metres, particularly around Der lake.
Are shy. They are very difficult to get close to. Any attempt to approach them can lead to disturbance.
Live in large groups all year round.

Question number 9 :

It is important not to disturb cranes in the fields during winter. This is so that:

They can feed normally and gather strength for their long trip.
They are encouraged to stay for the summer and nest in the region.
The cars don’t get dirty driving around in the country lanes

Question number 10 :

During their migration, cranes stop over in different sites. In Spain where do they stop?

In Gallocanta.
In Hornborga.
In Arjuzanx.