Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge Migration Update
March 27, 2013
There are many species of raptors and on the Refuge currently and we are seeing rough-legged, red-tailed and ferruginous hawks, eagles, peregrine falcon, and merlin. Other early spring migrants have arrived like: red-winged black bird, killdeer, great-blue heron, Northern flicker and American white pelicans. Trumpeter swans are still around also and visitors are likely to observe pairs while driving the auto tour loop up to Pool 10. The most recent waterbird count follows:
Species |
3/27/2013 |
Trumpeter swan |
35 |
Canada goose |
2468 |
Mallard |
1747 |
Northern pintail |
3223 |
Northern shoveler |
13 |
American widgeon |
23 |
Gadwall |
236 |
Blue-winged teal |
6 |
Green-winged teal |
513 |
Long-tailed duck |
3 |
Canvasback |
74 |
Bufflehead |
3 |
Common merganser |
83 |
| Total | 8,427 |
Waterfowl use of the Refuge may change daily due to the interaction between weather and migration events.
If you are planning a trip, feel free to contact Headquarters (605-685-6508) during normal business hours of 7 AM to 3:30 PM MST Monday through Friday excluding Holidays to check on road conditions.
Previous Migration Reports
January 7, 2013
December 21, 2012
December 3, 2012
November 16, 2012
October 25, 2012
January 4, 2012
December 20, 2011
