Today we conducted a brief survey at the Montezuma Refuge (Wildlife Drive only) while also looking for the locations of some possible new eagle nests. In addition to a good number of ducks (mostly mallards, blacks, ring necks, a few geese and one redhead), we encounterd over 1000 swans - mostly tundra with some trumpeters as well. Most were simply sitting on the ice and many appeared to be sleeping. A number of young were among the larger group. So I'm wondering if their presence in mid-January is simply a testament to the mild winter we've had thus far? Will more severe weather send them packing? Have they given up the thought of Migration this year? Thoughts, opinions, musings all appreciated. Thank you. Pete Sar
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