Migrating Greater White-fronted Geese, Mississippi Valley, iowa
I leave it up to you to count all the Greater White-fronted Geese in the photo below. It has been a few thousands that came through the Mississippi Valley this evening within fifteen minutes around 5PM. Wave after wave flew across the Green Island Wetlands just before sunset. I don’t know where their roost for the night is this time. Other years the wetlands were used as a resting location for the night, but with a much drier location this time, the geese may have a better spot to rest. I have witnessed the spring migration of the Greater White-fronted Geese several times before, but it still sends a chill down my spine when these birds head towards their breeding grounds in the arctic regions of Canada. Nature at its best!!