Tag: drought

Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!

Probably the most visited part of the sprawling Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Wildlife Drive, a 3.5 mile loop that allows visitors to take a hike from the comfort of their own cars. And today, April 1st, the gates were opened to welcome birders (and photographers) to the 2020 observation season.  Even CoVID-19 could not prevent this long-awaited event — in fact, it’s one of … Read More Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!

What? No ducks????

Officials have announced that the unusually cold weather may have prematurely ended duck-watching at Montezuma this year.   But I suspect it has more to do with the induced drought.  Draining the pools over the summer (2019) was done with good intentions and fairly good results.  The lush grasses that re-grew on the marsh beds crowded out the unwanted plant life and promised a … Read More What? No ducks????