Weekends in Oct and early Nov, Lansing, Iowa Submitted by Ric Zarwell
Enjoy awesome close-up views of 15-18,000 elegant Tundra Swans; of 15 to 20 other waterfowl species in enormous concentrations of up to 200-300,000 birds; plus scores of Bald Eagles and many other wildlife species.
This year, special "Fall Migration Cruises" will explore the wildlife-rich Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge on three consecutive weekends when wildlife numbers peak for the year: Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Nov. 7-8; and Nov. 14-15.
Cruises take place twice on Saturdays and twice on Sundays: from 9 AM to Noon, and from 1 PM to 4 PM. Enjoy a cozy ride on a large, enclosed and heated boat with windows on all sides, and the closest views of Tundra Swans available anywhere. Free hot apple cider will further sweeten the experience.
All cruises leave from the waterfront in Lansing, in gorgeous Northeast Iowa - just 35 miles east of Decorah, IA, and 35 miles upstream from McGregor and Marquette, IA. Festival organizer, Ric Zarwell, and at least one expert birder will be onboard to help visitors understand and enjoy all that they see. Pre-registration is required for "Fall Migration Cruises." Do this with a free phone call to 877-647-7397. Other details are found at http://www.mississippiexplorer.com/.
Bring cameras and binoculars!
See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aeRaDMfBRo
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