Snow Geese!

[RockyDog]

we are heading to freezeout in the AM. Anyone know if we need to get there real early for viewing? bringing 2 young kids and driving from hamilton.

Onpoint - sent you a pm. I will watch for you.

 

[onpoint]

we are heading to freezeout in the AM. Anyone know if we need to get there real early for viewing? bringing 2 young kids and driving from hamilton.

Onpoint - sent you a pm. I will watch for you.

check the NOAA weather forecast for Fairfield tomorrow...supposed to be pretty crappy.

 

[mtmiller]

I was going to run over there this afternoon, but weather looked pretty crappy. Not sure how many birds are around. I called on Wed and I think they only estimated 2-5k snows.

 

[1_pointer]

I was going to run over there this afternoon, but weather looked pretty crappy. Not sure how many birds are around. I called on Wed and I think they only estimated 2-5k snows.

Slacker...

 

[montanadogs]

Went out fishing Sat. afternoon on the Missouri out side of Ft. Benton. Just as we were loading up around dark we heard and saw a couple thousand get up off a field a few miles off of the river. With the weather we got last night and what we are supposed to get today (mostly the wind NNW) they should be sticking around for a little while.

 

[mtmiller]

Most of the snows left the day I showed up last week, but I still had a pretty good time and found some birds.

I looked for collared swans while there, but didn't see any. Low and behold, while I was sorting some pics today, I see I accidently got a collared in this shot.

 

[wingman1]

Awesome pics. I think that is a trumpeter. Thanks for sharing.

 

[onpoint]

great pics of a great place.

 

[mtmiller]

great pics of a great place.

Thanks. I agree, great place. I will return.

My buddy seemed to enjoy the area as well. Might have to see if he enjoys picking up birds there during the fall.

 

[onpoint]

Don't tell me that's the first time you've been there for the spring spectacle.......

 

[WT_in_MT]

Thanks. I agree, great place. I will return.

Looks like more of that good-for-nuttin' public land in need of maintenance to me. At least we may not have to endure adding any more of those eyesores for the public to enjoy..

Thanks for sharing the great pics.

 

[Big Fin]

Miller - you always have great pics. What are you shooting these pics with?

 

[onpoint]

WT_in_MT....keepin it real

 

[trevore]

Crazy, the sheer number of birds! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[mtmiller]

Don't tell me that's the first time you've been there for the spring spectacle.......

I have been by there a few times, but never during the migration. I am guessing this will become an annual event for me.

Miller - you always have great pics. What are you shooting these pics with?

Randy, after years of Bynum giving me a hard time about purchasing a DSLR, I broke down and bought a D90 last spring. I can't wait to get out and shoot some leks....that is if everything dries out before the end of April.

 

[onpoint]

I have been by there a few times, but never during the migration. I am guessing this will become an annual event for me.



Randy, after years of Bynum giving me a hard time about purchasing a DSLR, I broke down and bought a D90 last spring. I can't wait to get out and shoot some leks....that is if everything dries out before the end of April.

It's amazing the wonderful things that take place right under our noses and we don't seek em out and take the opportunity to do/see/experience them. As I get older I have tended not to let as many opportunities slip away.....sharptails/sagers on leks is on the list. 27 years in MT, haven't done that one yet....sad - but will be remedied.

 

[mtmiller]

.....sharptails/sagers on leks is on the list. 27 years in MT, haven't done that one yet....sad - but will be remedied.

Nothing like watching sage-grouse and sharpies.

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/mtmiller2006/Grouse/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24

 

[onpoint]

Nothing like watching sage-grouse and sharpies.

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/mtmiller2006/Grouse/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24

More great photos. Gotta do it. Between play and work I'm afield about 200 days a year. Seen a lotta awesome things, but there is still way too much yet to see. It's a good dilemma. Makes doing things like "being involved"all worth it. Where would ya rather live?

 

[1_pointer]

Nothing like watching sage-grouse and sharpies.

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/mtmiller2006/Grouse/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24

That's no joke!! I'm really missing doing the counts this spring. For me, it was always a sign that winter was over. Now I just get to...well, not do a whole lot. Guess I'll have to wait a bit and try to catch a few bluegills instead...