The 25th Annual Muckrace Wrap Up

The 25th Annual Muckrace Wrap Up

by | Sep 29, 2022 | Cattails, Muckrace

Arrogant Bustards are likely on-their-way to etching their names on the Fundraising Trophy. Although there is still time for all teams to make donations, the Friends have received a very generous contribution from the Bustards’, Deidre Anderson. Her extraordinary gift...

Bird Survey for September 27, 2022

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Bird Counts, Cattails

We started our survey out on the Wildlife Drive with a beautiful rainbow arcing over the Main Pool that stayed visible for over an hour, thanks to the intermittent showers and sun! Lovely way to start the day, for sure! The water in the Main Pool is filling in nicely...

Bird Survey for September 23, 2022

by | Sep 24, 2022 | Bird Counts, Cattails

 What a change yesterday to have to wear a turtle neck, coat and gloves for our survey!! Holy cow!! But I was grateful to have them!! The temperatures were cold and the winds brisk. I know you’re thinking, “What’s she going to do when it snows and is REALLY cold?” Of...

Bird Survey for September 20, 2022

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Bird Counts, Cattails

SUCCESS!! The Refuge staff has completed the necessary repairs to the spillway water control structure, YAY!  Special kudos go out to the three bio-techs, Cassidy, Daria and Fran, who braved extremely difficult conditions to literally get to the bottom of the problem...

Bird Survey for September 16, 2022

by | Sep 17, 2022 | Bird Counts, Cattails

   People are noticing that the water level in the Main Pool is R-E-A-L-L-Y  L-O-W.  Much lower than would be expected this time of year with the approaching waterfowl migration. If you remember a few weeks ago I shared with you that the staff is trying to...