About five miles south of La Crosse lies Goose Island. I've previously mentioned the new observation area which is about a mile south on Hwy 35 past the park's entrance. The tundra swans, snow geese, pelicans and ducks love congregating there.  |
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These backwaters of the Mississippi are their refueling stations before they head South for warmer weather.
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I am sure the birds were quite surprised to have ice forming during their early November stopover in addition to blustery winter air, snow already falling, not to mention single digit temps... Heck, we humans were.
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As all 'snow birds' apparently know as soon as the temps are below freezing, if not before, it's time to blow this popsicle joint.
By Sunday only a few stragglers were left and poof they were gone, just like that... two weeks before Thanksgiving this year.
Smart birds...
I'll keep an eye out for them as they head my way.
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