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The Snow Goose – Familiar Winter Visitor to MCR

The Snow Goose – Familiar Winter Visitor to MCR

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jan 28, 2026 | Birds, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Migration

Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) has long been known as an important wintering/roosting area for many migratory waterfowl species. If fact, in 2005 MCR was designated as an “Important Bird & Biodiversity Area” (IBBA) primarily for this reason.  An IBBA is a globally...

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