Snowstorm at Merced National Wildlife Refuge — made of geese, that is! Goose viewing is looking good right now up through next month at the refuge. Fun fact: Merced National Wildlife Refuge in California hosts the largest wintering populations of Ross’s geese and lesser sandhill cranes along the Pacific Flyway. Visitors may also have a chance to see great horned owl nestlings peeking from the nest and hawks exhibiting aerial courtship displays at this time. Photo of snow and Ross’s geese at Merced National Wildlife Refuge in 2024 courtesy of Gary R. Zahm #mercednationalwildliferefuge #nationalwildliferefuge #waterfowl #snowgeese #rosssgoose