waterfowl

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently used a small aircraft to observe and count ducks, geese and swans on southeast Michigan’s waterways for their annual aerial survey. The number of ducks observed this year was down when compared to 2015.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today announced the decision to cancel all 2015 poultry and waterfowl exhibitions in Michigan. The decision was made to prevent birds from different locations from spreading avian influenza. The ban includes, but is not limited to shows, exhibitions, swap meets, petting zoos at fairs, game bird and waterfowl fair displays, and Miracle of

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says extreme cold conditions on Michigan’s waters are causing trouble for Michigan’s waterfowl. The cold of the past few weeks has caused rivers and waters to freeze further into the center, similar to conditions experienced last year.

Ice cover on the Great Lakes is confusing some waterfowl and causing them to become stranded. Learn what you can do to help.