Fred Lahrman Whooping Cranes @ Wood Buffalo Park, Canada print

Condition A used item that has been under glass and displayed since acquired by a neighbor who are downsizing their Albuquerque home. Not sure when print made. Possibly a limited printing as no other prints found to be offered. No signature seen on print. Framing and matting in excellent condition. See description for a small bio of this artist and a write up on the site depicted. Please see all photos. Description This lovely framed print is ready to adorn your home. Told it was acquired at Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina where Fred Lahrman worked for fifty-five years as a wildlife artist and conservationist. He also did important work as a naturalist and in re-establishing the Canada goose population and aiding in the conservation of the whooping crane. No other offerings of this scene by this artist found in my searching. As framed about 28” x 32” Scene viewed about 17 ½” X 23” Weight about 12 ½ lb. Local Information Whooping cranes do stop in New Mexico during their wintering period. They typically arrive in the state bylate November and spend their winter in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, particularly at Bosque del ApacheNational Wildlife Refuge. This area provides essential wetlands and food sources for the cranes, which rely on these habitats for sustenance during the cold months. Location information Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest national park of Canada at 44,741 km2 (17,275 sq mi).[3] It is in northeastern Alberta and the southern Northwest Territories. Larger in area than Switzerland,[4] it is the second-largest national park in the world.[5] The park was established in 1922 to protect the worlds largest herd of free-roaming[6] wood bison. They became hybridized after the introduction of plains bison. The population is currently estimated at 3,000.[7][8] It is one of two known nesting sites of whooping cranes. Wood Buffalo Park contains the only natural nesting habitat for the endangered whooping crane. Known as Whooping Crane Summer Range, it is classified as a Ramsar site. It was identified through the International Biological Program. The range is a complex of contiguous water bodies, primarily lakes and various wetlands, such as marshes and bogs, but also includes streams and ponds. Fred Lahrman Painting Biography Fred Lahrman was a Canadian artist known for his wildlife paintings and conservation efforts. He worked for fifty-five years at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina, where he created dozens of world-class background display dioramas for the exhibits. Lahrmans work included taxidermy, bird banding, wildlife photography, writing articles, illustrations for museum booklets, and setting up interpretive displays in Provincial Parks. He was also instrumental in the conservation of the endangered whooping crane and the re-establishment of the Canada goose population. Lahrmans legacy includes lifelike dioramas at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, which will be appreciated by future generations. He passed away in 2003, leaving behind a significant contribution to art and conservation. If you want to make a reasonable offer for an item or more than one item, send a message and I will consider your offer. I am a very motivated seller. Search and follow our eBay store Old Folks Selling Memories