We are out doing our “last time” winter activities… from ice fishing (river ice was still 20-30″ deep out of Stoddard), to snowshoeing and x-country skiing. Most precious is still hand-feeding the birds on Goose Island! We’ve seen a … Continue reading
Dan Jackson, President of the La Crosse Audubon Club has sent us a detailed report on his observations over the past weekend. This IS THE TIME to get out on the river!! Thanks so much, Dan! A few observations: This … Continue reading
Huge flights of Tundra swans are beginning to settle into Pool 8 once more. American white pelicans are still abundant as are ducks. Look for puddle ducks with the swans at the overlook just south of Goose Island on Hwy … Continue reading
Had our first outdoor Barbecue today! Also had our first Great Blue Heron visit the oxbow, saw another huge flock of Tundra swans moving across the sky, Ice on the river is disappearing at last. Saw American white pelicans out … Continue reading
It’s fall color time once again and we have color alerts for each of the ten river states along the Mississippi River. Visit http://www.greatriver.com/fallfoliage.htm It’s also the peak season for migrating birds, and vast gatherings of sandhill cranes, Pelicans, geese, … Continue reading
[adsenseyu1] With 70 degree days predicted for early next week, we will be seeing more and more of our returning songbirds and waterfowl. Sandhill Cranes, robins, red-winged black-birds, starlings, bluebirds and such are already singing, in addition to Cardinals, titmice … Continue reading
The seed islands north of Stoddard have been crowded this week with pelicans gathering for the trip south. With November just around the corner, and our first frosts already in the air, it’s time to start watching for Tundra Swans! … Continue reading
We’re close to hitting 50 degrees in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Sandhill cranes, Canada Geese, starlings have all returned. The Mourning Dove is cooing again and the morning is beginning to be vibrant with bird chatter. We’ve heard from … Continue reading
Tundra Swans are on the river… a large population along Wis Hwy 35, immediately south of Goose Island. At the same time, large numbers of American White Pelicans are resting just north of the Dike above Stoddard. No doubt there … Continue reading