12-20-2007, 02:49 AM
Labsrule,
I have observed unusual goose behavior with respect to the ice this year. I have not seen where any major populations are hanging out. My hunch is that they are about midway and on the reservation side. Whether there is open water there where the Portneuf dumps in would be the question. I saw a small group toward the dam as I came by Saturday that picked up and headed south as the cold wind seem to bother them. I think they prefer 33 F water over ice - especially if their feet try to stick.
One more thing for everyone. I reported what I believed to be ice conditions becoming safe as the weather forecast indicated below freezing this week. However, the forecast was not accurate and there has been considerable thawing temperatures at elevations around 4450 such as American Falls Reservoir. I have not checked higher elevations but am personally going to put myself on high alert if and when I venture out. The forecast says it will be cold this weekend but sometimes that only puts enough of a layer down to fool you.....
FR
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I have observed unusual goose behavior with respect to the ice this year. I have not seen where any major populations are hanging out. My hunch is that they are about midway and on the reservation side. Whether there is open water there where the Portneuf dumps in would be the question. I saw a small group toward the dam as I came by Saturday that picked up and headed south as the cold wind seem to bother them. I think they prefer 33 F water over ice - especially if their feet try to stick.
One more thing for everyone. I reported what I believed to be ice conditions becoming safe as the weather forecast indicated below freezing this week. However, the forecast was not accurate and there has been considerable thawing temperatures at elevations around 4450 such as American Falls Reservoir. I have not checked higher elevations but am personally going to put myself on high alert if and when I venture out. The forecast says it will be cold this weekend but sometimes that only puts enough of a layer down to fool you.....
FR
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