Migration Update
January 7, 2008
A few warm days last week melted much of the snow in the area. Daytime highs have hovered just above freezing, opening a few more areas of water on the refuge. No official survey has been completed in recent weeks, however a ballpark estimate of 15,000 Canada geese remains in the area.
Large concentrations of mallards remain, with flocks observed flying out to neighboring cornfields to feed on waste grain. A large number of bald eagles has moved onto the refuge, feeding on Canada geese, mallards, and whatever they can catch. Many other raptors, including golden eagles, rough-legged hawks, red tailed hawks, peregrine and prairie falcons, northern harriers, short eared owls, barn owls, and great horned owls have also been spotted hunting the refuges grasslands and wetlands.
The days are getting longer and before you know it, pintails and other signs of late winter fading into early spring will arrive.
Thinking of making a trip to Lacreek NWR? Check out the latest weather forecast for the Lacreek area at http://www.weather.com/weather/local/57551
Previous Migration Updates:
December 14, 2007
November 28, 2007
November 16, 2007
October 23, 2007
September 28, 2007
August 1, 2007
June 8, 2007
May 7, 2007
April 9, 2007
March 5, 2007
January 5, 2007
December 4, 2006
November 15, 2006
October 10, 2006
September 20, 2006
July 27, 2006
May 17, 2006
April 5, 2006
March 24,
2006
January
6, 2006
November
16-20, 2005
Apr 07 2003
Jan 16 2003
Jan 07 2003
Nov 15 2002
Nov 4 2002
Oct 24 2002
Oct 01 2002
Spring 2002
Fall/Winter 2001
