Where the birds are

Migration and conditions map

Switch layers on to see what’s pushing birds into the Delta this week. Each layer loads only when you turn it on.

Map layers
Coming soon: counts from state aerial surveys (AGFC, MDWFP, LDWF), TWRA refuge counts and USFWS refuge reports, each with its date and source.
Boundaries from AGFC (Arkansas WMAs), TWRA (Tennessee) and USFWS (national wildlife refuges), downloaded Oct 22, 2026. Mississippi and Louisiana coming soon. · Source
NWS National Digital Forecast Database. Live from NOAA, updated through the day. · Source
Fronts from the NWS Weather Prediction Center (today's forecast chart) and observed wind from NWS stations. Live from NOAA. · Source
NOAA National Snow Analysis snow depth. Live from NOAA, updated several times a day. Often empty early in the season. · Source
NWS river gauges colored by NWS flood category, plus the USGS Reelfoot Lake gauge. Tap a dot for the current level, 24-hour change and the official NWS forecast where one exists. Readings refresh hourly. · Source
Reading the map

What each layer means for hunting

  • Duck countsWhere state and refuge biologists last counted birds. The date matters: a count two weeks old may not show today's birds.
  • TemperatureHard cold up north pushes birds south. A warm week here usually means fewer new birds.
  • Cold fronts and windA strong north wind behind a front is when new ducks often show up in the Delta.
  • Snow up northWhen water and fields freeze up north, ducks run out of food there and move down the flyway.
  • River levelsHigh water spreads ducks out into flooded timber and fields; low water bunches them up and can block ramps.
  • Public landTap an area for its type, managing agency and a link to the official page or our guide.
Weather and river layers come straight from NOAA's public map services and are shown as NOAA publishes them. Survey counts will be added by hand from each agency report, with the survey date and a link to the report. We don't use other sites' migration maps or user reports.
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