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
Official counts only. No 2026-27 counts have been published yet, so these are the latest counts from earlier seasons (dashed dots), each labeled with its survey date. Bigger dot, more ducks. Tap a dot for species, the previous count and the report.
  • AGFC aerial survey, Arkansas Delta zones: January 19-23, 2026
  • MDWFP aerial survey, Mississippi Delta: January 5 - 20, 2026
  • TWRA refuge counts, Tennessee: Feb 27, 2026
  • USFWS refuge aerial survey: January 1-30, 2025
  • LDWF: pending. We can't pull LDWF's survey reports into the map yet, so Louisiana counts aren't shown. The LDWF page has the latest report. LDWF surveys
Boundaries from AGFC (Arkansas WMAs), TWRA (Tennessee) and USFWS (national wildlife refuges), downloaded Oct 22, 2026. Mississippi and Louisiana state WMA outlines aren’t on the map yet; national wildlife refuges in both states are. · 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, and last season's counts only show where birds wintered then.
  • 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. Duck counts come only from the agencies' own survey reports and data (AGFC, MDWFP, TWRA, USFWS), refreshed nightly and shown with each survey's date and a link to the report. We don't use other sites' migration maps, bird-sighting apps or user reports.
Before you go

Check the rules and the water

Confirm this season’s rules on our state law pages or the agency’s own site, check draw and permit deadlines, and look at today’s river levels on the migration map. Areas can close or flood on short notice.