Sloughs were loaded here a few weeks ago during the "false migration" with widgeon, shovelers and gadwalls plus coots and teal galore but true to form the birds have continued their northward trek and have yet to turn back southward. Yes many have started their southward trek but the majority are still to come. Sloughs are empty but this cold wet snap has piles of new geese coming in around here today and I suspect the ducks won't be far behind. The lack of harvested crops no doubt has an effect as well. No feed so the majority of birds that are coming in are going on through to the available food sources a bit further south.
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