Far below normal bird count at Freezout Lake in Montana
10/25/2024 8:44:11 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Teton County, MT
Start Date: 10/24/2024
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Nearly 400 birds moved through the Freezout Lake area on Oct. 24, the highest number in a single day so far this fall migration, but still far below the thousands that are usually coming through at this time of year.
"Due to ongoing drought related impacts, low water levels are also present across the WMA. Low water levels will also likely influence bird presence and distribution and subsequently, hunter harvest success," according to bird counters.
NBC Montana (Missoula), Oct 25, 2024
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