WHAT A DUCK WANTS: GUIDED WATERFOWL WATCH

Sunday, October 28, 2012, 1:30 PM

Explore the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 28, 2012, 1:30 PM, with Roving Naturalist, Neil Foley, to spot the ducks and geese that stop there on their journeys south. You will discover just what waterfowl need to survive and how the refuge gives them what they want.

Meet our Naturalist at the Refuge’s Visitor Center, 3395 U.S. Route 20 East, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, at 1:30 PM on Sunday, October 28. Travel by foot and by caravan in your own cars, following Naturalist Foley to the day’s waterfowl hot spots! As you marvel at the beauty of the refuge’s autumn scenery, you will learn what good duck habitat is, what these birds eat, and just who is on the refuge this time of year. This program will go on rain or shine. Bring your binoculars if you have them, or borrow a pair of ours! This program has been developed for all ages.

For more information, contact Andrea at 315-568-5987 or Andrea_VanBeusichem@fws.gov.

The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is an effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Ducks Unlimited, Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Audubon New York and private landowners to protect, restore and enhance wildlife habitat. It encompasses approximately 36,000 acres in Seneca, Cayuga and Wayne counties, New York and includes the federal Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, the state Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, and lands owned by conservation groups, farmers, and other private landowners. Public lands and some private land are managed to provide habitat for wildlife and recreation and education for people.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov

If you'd like to volunteer to help the Friends, please email us at info@friendsofmontezuma.org.