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Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge
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Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge (renamed in January 2017 from Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge) is a National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Missouri, United States, established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.
The refuge comprises 7,350 acres (30 km2) along the eastern edge of the Missouri River floodplain south of Mound City, Missouri in Holt County, Missouri.
The refuge is bounded by the Loess Hills on the east with a trail going to the top built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The most dramatic moments occur during spring and fall migrations, when the refuge serves as a chokepoint for hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese (particularly snow geese) on the Central Flyway. As many as 475 bald eagles have been sighted on the refuge in the winter. The refuge annually celebrates the eagle visits with Eagle Days celebrations. In February 2013, over one million snow geese were counted.The refuge derived its original name from Squaw Creek, a stream originating about 30 miles (48 km) north at the Bilby Ranch Conservation Area in Nodaway County, Missouri that is dammed to form the reservoirs. The creek is the larger of the two main creeks that feed the refuge and parallels the road on the west. Davis Creek, the next biggest creek, parallels the east side road. They merge with the Little Tarkio Creek just south of the refuge in a man made ditch leading five miles (8 km) to the Missouri River.
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge, Forest City, MO: Road Life More Life
Located in Northern Missouri, this Wildlife Refuge overs an easy going and auto tour and/or several picturesque hikes as well. We hiked the Loess Bluff's Trail (we call her Te-Fiti.) We saw many animals and birds, but I have read that the Eagle Migrating Season in Nov-Dec is an incredible site!
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge - Winter Sunrise (Panoramic View)
7 am December 1 at the (former) Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Mound City Missouri. No birds in the video only the sounds. We took the death march path (3/4 mile) out to the Eagle Tower Lookout Tower. We like to get out there before the birds get up in the air but we didn't quite make it as you can hear in the video. View-able in HD
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge - Atop the Loess Mound (Panoramic)
December 1st atop the 1/4 mile Loess Mound Trail at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. There were about 28,000 mallards alone that day as well as countless geese, bald and golden eagles, coots, swans and the like. Mound City Missouri.
Snow Geese - Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri - Dec. 6th 2016
In a day trip yesterday, we drove 90 minutes north to see the migratory birds that have settled in a Squaw Creek on their journey south. I gave Sharon a short guide in using my video can and her video was better than mine! As of Nov. 30th there were an estimated 100,000+ Snow Geese with many more expected as the lakes freeze in the northern states. In past years, there have been over 1 million show up. There are many other species of birds but the Snow Geese and the Bald Eagles dominate people's attention. Their vocalization is almost as cool as the sight of them. I'm pretty sure that I heard many of the same questions coming from the huge flock, Have you seen my twin brother? :)
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Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, a B&B for Birds, Corey Kudnra
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
Big Muddy Speakers Series (Kansas City)
hosted by Healthy Rivers Partnership
at the Westport Coffeehouse Theater
Presentation by Corey Kudrna,
Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge Specialist.
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge preserves a unique and
important slice of Missouri River habitat. This 7,350 acre
refuge, part of the National Wildlife Refuge system, includes
3,400 acres of wetland habitat and lies adjacent to the Loess
Hills.
These wetlands serve a crucial stopover point for waterfowl on
their migration path. More than a million birds (especially snow
geese and bald eagles) can be seen at various times during the
migration. The wetlands combine several natural wetlands and
several managed impoundments.
Squaw Creek is beautiful to behod. At Squaw Creek swallows burrow into the loess. Cattails flourish at Squaw Creek.
The channelization of the Missouri River and connected
tributaries have reduced the amount of floodplain wetlands in the
valley, making such refuges even more crucial for wildlife
habitat. Wildlife Refuge Specialist Corey Kudrna will join us to
discuss the importance of floodplain wetlands to the wildlife of
the Missouri River valley.
Music for titles & credits Snow Geese by Margie Butler
From the Album, Celtic Harp
Videography by Kansas City Digital Video.
Index of the Big Muddy Speakers Series:
Morning Flight
dark, overcast, and the geese were awake! This video was shot one morning while at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Mound City, Missouri. Most of the Refuge was iced over and recent water management has concentrated the geese to a relatively small portion of the Refuge. They leave early each morning to nearby fields to feed. Footage was obtained using a Canon C100 shooting at ISO between 8000-16000.
Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge February 11, 2017
Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge February 11, 2017
Snow goose mega-flock, red-winged black birds, and a bald eagle.
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge/Missouri 2-24-2013 Trumpeter Swans
Went to Squaw Creek to see the Trumpeter Swans. Have to say..I have never seen a swan in the wild so this was a treat for me. The Trumpeter Swan gets its name from its trumpet-like call. In a standing position, Trumpeter Swans are approximately 4 feet high. However, if the neck and legs are outstretched they can measure nearly 6 feet long from bill to feet. Trumpeter swans can fly between 40-80 miles per hour. They are very susceptible to collisions with wires, especially when they migrate.Trumpeter Swans form pair bonds when they are three or four years old. The pair stays together throughout the year, moving together in migratory populations. Trumpeters are assumed to mate for life, but some individuals do switch mates over their lifetimes. Some males that lost their mates did not mate again.
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