DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse

Snow Geese Migration 



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The 7,823 acre DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge along the Missouri River, 30 miles north of Omaha, provides wildlife observation, hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking and Wildlife Photography. 
The refuge hosts tens of thousands of migratory waterfowl including snow geese and Canadas, which in turn attract thousands of visitors, including many majestic bald eagles. 

In November huge flocks of snow geese stop to rest and feed during their southward migration. Peak numbers of 400,000 or more geese have been observed from the refuge's visitor center.

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Contacting the Refuge:
Contact: Larry Klimek (Refuge Manager)
1434 316th Lane
Missouri Valley, IA 51555-7033
Phone: (712) 642-4121
Fax: (712) 642-2877
E-Mail: Larry_Klimek@fws.gov