Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge - Fall Outing

The midwest has some special wildlife opportunities at certain key times of the year. One biannual highlight is the migration of the birds on the central fly way between the Arctic and the  Gulf of Mexico.  The Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge just an hours drive N.W. of Kansas City is one of the main stopping points as the head north in the spring and south in the fall.   In October and  November between 250,000 and 35o.000 Snow Geese can be seen at the refuge just south of Mound City.

This is a wonderful fall overnight or one day outing.  The really keen birders are there at dawn but if you leave the city early it can be done easily in a day.  The interpretation center has maps guides and very helpful Rangers.  PEAC members are planning a trip there early in November.  Keep watching the blog for more details.