Snow Goose
Snow Goose Migration at Loess Bluffs NWR
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge, Mound City, Missouri
Nothing prepares you for the sight of half a million snow geese lifting off a Missouri wetland all at once. It feels like the ground itself is taking flight — a moment of pure, joyful noise.
Typical window
Mid-March to early April (spring) and late October to November (fall)
Nearest RV base
Mound City / Big Lake State Park, Missouri
Hundreds of thousands of snow geese blanket the refuge, rising together in great white clouds.
Plan it honestly
Spring migration is usually mid‑March; call the refuge for daily counts before you go.
Check current conditions with USFWS — Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge .