Kip’s Comments - December 19, 2024 — LadagePhotography.com

Two-part Post - Fun and Not Fun

For the past days I have been monitoring an outbreak at Sweet Marsh that is resulting in the deaths of waterfowl - ducks, Canada geese, and swans. I checked on them today again, but those details will follow the fun photos for today.

Fun - On my drive away from the “Death Zone” I noticed cows feeding not too far from the road. Under normal conditions I would not have slowed. With the snow today and the lighting I stopped for a few pictures. I thought the images were fun.

Not Fun - The outbreak continues at Sweet Marsh. After learning yesterday that trumpeter swans are now dying along with Canada geese and ducks, the reality has hit home and now it is time to think about what we can do to minimize the chances of outbreaks.

In this video I share my thoughts on Nature’s ways, outbreaks, and what we can do. Click on this link to view the video: Sweet Marsh Waterfowl Update - We Can Make A Difference!

This is a link to the Iowa DNR Avian Influenza press release: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/5271/Resurgence-of-avian-influenza-in-wild-birds

Following are photos from today.