When to visit: Snow goose migration usually peaks between the middle of February to the middle of March but is subject to weather conditions. Snow geese need Middle Creek's lake to be unfrozen to roost and fields to be snow-free in order to feed.

How to get here: The best address to put in your GPS is the Visitors Center: 100 Museum Road Stevens PA (the location of the Visitors Center). Other addresses could take you the wrong way as Middle Creek is in a fairly rural location in Pennsylvania's farmlands. Maps and brochures of the property are available at the Visitors Center.

Viewing Snow Geese: The best location to view snow geese is the Willow Point Trail. However, during peak hours, Willow Point Trail can be extremely crowded. Consider viewing from other locations on the property including Middle Creek's Tour Route that is open starting March 1st from sunrise to sunset. Stop 1, and Stop 6 (Middle Creek's boat launch) are great locations for viewing waterfowl without the crowds. The best times to view snow geese are at sunrise and sunset. Middle Creek migration crowds are often at their peak from mid-morning until evening on sunny, warm winter weekends. If you would like to avoid crowds, consider coming during the week or first thing in the morning

What to bring: Snow geese can be unpredictable throughout the day. Sometimes they spend the entire day at Middle Creek while other days they are only there in the morning and evening. Dress warm in preparation to spend a majority of time outside. Make sure to bring a camera, binoculars, and food for the day as local restaurants are limited.

Other things to do: Middle Creek offers 12 different hiking trails on the property. If you are willing to make the climb, some trails like the Conservation, Valley View, and Millstone Trail offer unique views of the lake and valley that could hold thousands of snow geese.

Remember: Be on the look out for the signs around Middle Creek that signify where you can and cannot go. Signs marked as Controlled Area and Propagation Area are closed to the public. Drones are prohibited as they cause disturbance to wildlife.