Bird Survey for Nov. 18 2020

by | Nov 20, 2020 | Bird Counts, Cattails

On Tuesday when I drove in the Refuge entrance road shortly before 8:00 AM, there were 10 sandhill cranes feeding in the Visitors’ Center Pool. On Wednesday when I drove in at approximately the same time, the VC Pool was covered with ice!! Not a bird to be seen!! I...

Bird Survey for Nov. 11 2020

by | Nov 12, 2020 | Bird Counts, Cattails

**** CORRECTION! 11/13/2020 **** I made a mistake and identified a rough-legged hawk as a golden eagle. I asked Mike Tetlow to check out a couple of photos and he pointed out my error. I have attached the corrected birdlist from this week. I have also attached a photo...

Bird Survey for Nov. 02 2020

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Bird Counts, Cattails

We experienced blustery, frigid conditions this morning as we surveyed the Visitors’ Center and Main Pool. Brrrrrrrrr!!! Around 8:30 there were loads of ducks and Canada Geese close to the Wildlife Drive. Shortly thereafter, the Spillway adult eagles were back at it,...