The first cooperative mallard migration map is now up on the web.

Every week, over 100 biologists, wildlife managers and other experts rank the progress of mallard migration in their areas. They compile their data to bring you a map showing the status of the mallard migration.

Migration Map 

The mallard migration observation network was established as part of a broader project to use GPS satellite telemetry to better understand mallard movements, distribution, and habitat use. The rankings provided by participants this fall will be compared with the locations of mallards marked with GPS satellite telemetry units to help determine if mallards carrying the additional weight of a transmitter display normal migration behavior.

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Participating agencies:

· Arkansas

· Illinois DNR

· llinois Natural History Survey

· Iowa

· Kansas

· Minnesota

· Mississippi

· Missouri

· Nebraska

· North Dakota

· Oklahoma

· South Dakota

· Texas

· DU Canada

· U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges and Wetland Management Districts

· Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservatory

· Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture

· Rain Water Basin Joint Venture

Additional funding provided by:

· Ducks Unlimited

· NRCS

· USFWS

· Central Flway Council

· Mississippi Flyway Council

Check Out:

Mallard Migration Study Area and Site Locations Map

Opening Day Migration Map