Mississippi wildlife agency explains that not all waterfowl migrate

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says not all waterfowl species or individual birds migrate, highlighting the variation wildlife managers consider when planning habitat and conservation efforts.

The agency describes waterfowl migration as the movement of vast flocks across thousands of miles between breeding and wintering grounds. Mississippi is a critical wintering area within the Mississippi Flyway, making knowledge of migratory behavior important for habitat management, conservation planning and hunting.

The department directs readers to additional information on differences in waterfowl migration and how that information can be used for management.

Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.