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In winter, snow geese feed on left-over grain in fields. They migrate in large flocks, often visiting traditional stopover habitats in spectacular numbers. Snow geese frequently travel and feed alongside greater white-fronted geese; in contrast, the two tend to avoid travelling and feeding alongside Canada geese, which are often heavier birds.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2024-2025 Winter Weather Forecast, and while the national outlook calls for a "calmer, gentler" season, the prediction for Illinois — especially Peoria ...
Canada geese leave the winter grounds more quickly than the summer grounds. Elevated thyroid hormones , such as T 3 and T 4 , have been measured in geese just after a big migration. This is believed because of the long days of flying in migration the thyroid gland sends out more T 4 which help the body cope with the longer journey.
A nesting pair of bald eagles was observed in the Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge in the winter of 2005–06. [1] The Cameron/Billsbach Unit is a detached section of the refuge located further north, in Marshall County, near Henry, Illinois. It covers an additional 1,079 acres (4.37 km 2). [2]
The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Forty-five species have been recorded in Illinois.
An increase in cases and mortality, especially among cackling geese, is already being seen at Staats ... Avian flu: Do not handle sick or dead waterfowl, hunters should take precautions Skip to ...
Waterfowl hunters at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl hunting is the practice of hunting aquatic birds such as ducks, geese and other waterfowls or shorebirds for sport and meat. Waterfowl are hunted in crop fields where they feed, or in areas with bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlands, sloughs, or coasts. [1]
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