Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 25542 US-159, Forest City, MO 64451, USA

Phone: +16604423187

Reviews

Marcee Dougan

Oct 23, 2022

Not a lot of wild life in the area on a warm day but the trip through the preserve was a great way to slow down and get back to nature!

Danielle Bunny

Oct 18, 2022

Really fun! Saw some cool stuff, like a wild ferret looking thing running across the road with a snake in its mouth. I also really liked getting out and using the telescopes to watch birds. We will be back.

Randel Riga

Sep 30, 2022

Great place to see Eagles bald eagles not this time of year so much great early spring all kinds of snow geese 10 minute drive around the the marsh never know what you might see

Garrett Mehlberg

Sep 25, 2022

Free and Amazing auto tour. Lots of wildlife and just a fun activity. Seriously recommend driver through here, especially if you like taking pictures.

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Questions & Answers

Is it true that this place is for the birds?

DonK | Oct 26, 2018
Gary Allard | Oct 26, 2018

Love all the pictures!, and yes, lol, its for the Birds, and Peeps to appreciate!!! Love the Refuge!

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Is this a good place to bring kids to see snow geese in March? Looking for a place there is no hunting 👍🏻

Kristin Massengill | Oct 26, 2019
Elizabeth Adams | Oct 26, 2019

NOW is a perfect time to take kids. I was there Christmas day and there were about a 1000 of them. Plus immature eagles sitting in trees along the road. The eagles didnt seem to mind all the folks getting close to take pics either. There are 2 places to walk out to the wetland. Its a 10 mile drive around the area.

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Is loose hill different from dquaw creek

Michael Pettey | Oct 26, 2018
Natalie Rodriguez | Oct 26, 2018

They are the same. Squaw was renamed to Loess Bluffs in January of 2017.

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When do the Eagles come and nest?

Patricia Graham | Oct 25, 2020
samantha soler | Oct 25, 2020

I was just there this past Tuesday and I saw 2 adult bald eagles and about 6 juvenile ones .!

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There's are lot of news in KC about all the rain up in St. Joe. Did Loess Bluffs (Squaw Creek) finally get some needed rain to raise the water level?

Dianne Marks | Oct 26, 2018
Carlos Seoane | Oct 26, 2018

Not sure, but the park system usually controls the water level using canals and water gates.

Can you camp here?

Brian Tennyson | Oct 26, 2018
Lesleigh Pendery | Oct 26, 2018

No

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Are there swans now?

Janet Harness | Oct 26, 2018
BECKY DEWEY | Oct 26, 2018

I did not see any last week, but doesn't mean they are not there. The herons were very elusive last week so maybe swans too???

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We went through Loess Bluffs yesterday and saw 20 eagles! The large group of snow geese was magnificent. What happened to all of the dead geese? Bodies were intact. There were signs of predator sites, but it was disturbing to see about 40+.

Eileen Dickerson | Oct 26, 2018
Scott Shipley | Oct 26, 2018

I've been told it's part due to hunting. A wounded goose will sometimes make it back from feeding on a wounded wing and perish back at the refuge. There are also survival factors like disease and longevity which also contribute.

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Are there walking trails?

Ralph Earp | Oct 26, 2018
Michael C. | Oct 26, 2018

Yes and the roads are nice as well. People are respectful of those walking along the side. Lots of stopping points for bird watching.

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Why was there a name change after all these years ?

gini mo | Oct 26, 2018
Flower Girl | Oct 26, 2018

To be politically correct.

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Are there any eagles yet

Jack Merriott | Oct 26, 2018
Christopher Stillwell | Oct 26, 2018

The official count is 110 eagles currently present. There is a nesting pair on the west side of the refuge that I saw last week and dozens more flying around.

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Are there any pelicans there?

Daniel Head Sr. | Oct 26, 2017
Hana Sundet | Oct 26, 2018

The bird checklist from 2004 (available on the website) includes the American White Pelican, marking it as abundant in the spring and fall, uncommon in the summer, and rare in the winter.

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Are the roads paved in the park

Ron & Kay Davis | Jan 28, 2022
Kelly O. Mcgregor | Jan 28, 2022

Nope! Gravel

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What time in the afternoon do the birds come back from feeding in the fields ? Would like to see 100,000 geese flying back to wetlands.

Mark Duman | Dec 29, 2021
Judy Johnson | Dec 29, 2021

Geese are on the water early and remain most of the day. They feed. I never witnessed the Trumpeter Swans leaving the water except to move to a more productive feeding area. At dusk you can expect geese to fly to and from fields where harvested grain remains.

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What migrations are taking place now at Loess Bluffs? We're thinking next weekend well be a

Eileen Dickerson | Oct 25, 2020
Annette Deguchi | Oct 25, 2020

Usually right now you should be able to see the Bald Eagles that live there and in the next month or two the snow geese should be coming in. There's thousands of them and its absolutely beautiful to see.

what are the prices for couples and families?

Ariana heart | Oct 25, 2020
amit vishwakarma | Oct 25, 2020

It's Free for all.

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Are there many eagles there this time of year

Joan Thornbrugh | Oct 26, 2019
mylensyoureyes | Oct 26, 2019

No. I went there last week. I saw a few ducks and swans in the lake and about 10 Turkish vultures. Not many birds are there at this time.

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Can you hunt mushrooms there ?

Robert Ward | Oct 26, 2019
Michael LaRue | Oct 26, 2019

It's a national wildlife preserve . You can definitely hunt mushroom as long as you stay in designated areas.

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How do you pronounce the new name, Loess?

Brian Phillips | Oct 26, 2019
Brian Phillips | Oct 26, 2019

When will it be changed back to its original name?

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Is the refuge still open during the government shutdown?

Kyle | Oct 26, 2019
Norman Lamothe | Oct 26, 2019

Yes

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When is the best time to see large flocks of snow geese?

Pat Pierce | Oct 26, 2018
Harland Schuster | Oct 26, 2018

Depends on the weather but most years November to early December. When it turns cold and the marshes freeze over, the geese move out. Late February thru March can be good for large numbers of geese, but it's more iffy than late Fall. You can check current bird numbers on their website.

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Is the water frozen solid at Loess

Connie Janulewicz | Oct 26, 2018
Richard Bennett | Oct 26, 2018

As of 1/10/18 I would estimate about 90% of the water was still frozen

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