Watch: Midwinter Waterfowl Survey 2025

For nearly a century, biologists across North America have braved midwinter chill to track migrating waterfowl. In North Dakota, this long-running survey provides a snapshot of wintering geese and ducks, revealing how weather, habitat, and migration patterns shape their numbers. This year, with over 880,000 Canada geese counted, the data offers crucial insights for managing populations and understanding shifts over time. Dive into the details as biologist John Poi explains what this year’s survey tells us about waterfowl in the state—and beyond.