01/31/2024
it’s almost game time boys 😏
As if almost on cue with the traditional opening of our Visitors Center on February 1st, which would be tomorrow, snow geese and tundra swans have arrived to Middle Creek in noticeable numbers.
Just this past weekend our lake and impoundments were covered in ice. Our lake is no longer frozen and the local agricultural fields are free of snow, both requirements for migratory waterfowl to utilize Middle Creek during their journey.
This has been another unusual winter leaving us scratching our heads wondering when numbers will peak and at how many. At this time last year, we were already hitting our peak snow goose migration, which topped out at 79,000 birds. This year, freezing conditions and snow cover north of us are keeping birds from migrating early. Middle Creek, however, is open for business.
Keep an eye on our (approximately) biweekly counts on this page to see how the migration is shaping up. As a reminder, our visitors center reopened January 16, so we are ready to welcome you for the migration spectacle. You can learn more about preparing for your visit to Middle Creek here: https://bit.ly/3jcTtot
Snow Geese: 3,000
Tundra Swans: 130
Canada Geese: 1,100
