Sitting on our back deck on this warm, sunny afternoon, I heard the distant calls of snow geese. As their calls grew more intense, I caught sight of the flock, numbering about 180 individuals.
Heading northwest, the geese will likely follow the Missouri River upstream, stopping to rest and feed at one of the many refuges spaced along its valley. Other flights and rest stops will follow as they make their way to the Arctic tundra.
Of course, the sight of snow geese on such a warm day was ironic but an experience that will become more common as our climate warms. Eventually, these majestic travelers may not migrate this far south, a tragic loss for all who have come to anticipate their awe-inspiring flights.
