For a short period, thousands of the birds migrate through the state, with an unusually high percentage stopping at the Clear Lake Wildlife Management Area near Delta. This state-owned marsh celebrates the phenomenon with Snow Goose Day. Since the migration is fairly predictable, visitors can expect to see a thousand or more birds on the marsh. Bird Feeding Backyard bird feeding is another excellent winter wildlife recreation activity that may be done in the comfort of your home. These hearty birds are on the constant lookout for food and will readily come to backyard feeding stations.
Bird feeders can be either homemade or bought commercially.
Seed is readily available at most food and convenience stores. Before beginning, consider feeder placement and your own commitment to feed every day until spring. Feeder placement depends on two things - placing it so it can be easily viewed from your house, which will increase your bird watching enjoyment, and placing it in an area that will give birds space to see and avoid house cats and other predators. Hungry birds are less likely to be wary of predators and the noise they make will attract cats to them. Give the birds a chance to avoid cats by placing feeders in open areas, or protected areas where cats can't reach.