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Sep 23, 2023
Spotted 1 eagle on a branch then a second eagle swoop down and stand beside the other eagle. Incredible! Also spotted a pelican flying above. Full review by Gail R
Mar 9, 2023
Was astounded by the volume of birds we saw. I have been there several times, but several years ago . I'd forgotten how up close and personal you can get to the birds...the sounds...the tension...t… Full review by Mitch91241
Mar 1, 2023
I try to visit twice a year: from Thanksgiving to the first week of January and again in late February-early March. I've counted hundreds of bald eagles in the winter and millions of snow geese in ea… Full review by Erin F
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Is it too late to see the migration at Loess Bluffs?? Susan Hidalgo
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Probably. According to their website, there are still birds present, but not in vast numbers. A couple of weeks ago, there were a million snow geese at the refuge. Now the …
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Probably. According to their website, there are still birds present, but not in vast numbers. A couple of weeks ago, there were a million snow geese at the refuge. Now the numbers are down to a few hundred. I would wait until the first weekend of December for Eagle Days. There are usually good numbers of waterfowl as well as eagles during that time.
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Answer by Andrea D · Mar 30, 2018
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Is hunting allowed? What is best month in fall to visit to see most bird activity?
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A managed white-tailed deer hunt is held twice annually in December and January. No other hunting is permitted on the refuge.
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Answer by Courtney C · Jan 16, 2017
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what are the best months of the year to visit and see the most or most unusual birds?
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It varies considerably. There is a Fall migration and a Spring migration. One day there can be a million birds. The next day they can be gone. Check their website for bird counts …
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It varies considerably. There is a Fall migration and a Spring migration. One day there can be a million birds. The next day they can be gone. Check their website for bird counts daily in Oct/Nov in the Fall and from February on in the Spring. Bald Eagle day is Dec. 15.
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Answer by Rick G · Sep 20, 2016
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