DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Answers field/weather and mapped habitat context; it does not predict migration or bird presence.
Use extra caution before committing
An active weather alert is more important than the numerical score. Check the official source immediately before leaving.
Most important: Mapped wetland habitat: The surrounding area has a substantial mapped wetland footprint. That supports habitat context, but it does not prove birds are present today.
Active weather alerts
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 1:42AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Verify the latest warning and instructions with the National Weather Service before departure.
What the numbers actually change
Mapped wetland habitat
150,660 acres within 10 miThe surrounding area has a substantial mapped wetland footprint. That supports habitat context, but it does not prove birds are present today.
Wind / field setup
6 mph maxVery light wind may make some setups feel static, but this does not predict migration.
Official recreation record
Source: Recreation.gov / RIDB. Verify current reservation, closure and facility details on the official service.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge was established in March of 1958 with the approval of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission with the dual intention of providing for the needs of migratory birds and providing public recreation to local communities. Today the physical footprint of the refuge spans 8,365 acres. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is located in the migratory bird corridor of the Missouri River floodplain and provides essential habitat for resident, migratory and endangered species. High…
Official directions: DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is located 25 miles north of Omaha, Nebraska on Highway 30 between Missouri Valley, Iowa and Blair, Nebraska. From Omaha, take Interstate 29 north to U.S. Highway 30, Exit 75 at Missouri Valley, continue west on US Hwy 30 for five miles to the refuge entrance. Or take US Hwy 75…
Terrain context
Sampled terrain is planning context, not a survey or route assessment.
Wetland context
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory. Mapping is not a regulatory wetland determination or property-boundary survey.
150,660 mapped wetland acres were returned within the 10-mile query area.
Important gaps
- Regional snow/freeze progression, crop/food context and live bird observations are not yet part of this score; do not treat it as a migration forecast.
Gear justified by these conditions
Waterproof field bag
The mapped wetland footprint makes waterproof storage more relevant than on a dry-land outing.
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