The rain gauge at the Sanctuary recorded 2.4 inches of rainfall in October 2023, which is below the average amount of 3.8 inches typically recorded in October.
![Graph showing rainfall amounts each month from June through October, 2023. Graph showing rainfall amounts each month from June through October, 2023.](https://corkscrew.audubon.org/sites/default/files/styles/bean_wysiwyg_full_width/public/rainfall_to_date_oct_23.png?itok=efZR48mF)
From June through October this year, rainfall amounts are 11 inches below average however, water levels are still within “normal” modern range.
![Graph showing water levels since 2000 Graph showing water levels since 2000](https://corkscrew.audubon.org/sites/default/files/styles/bean_wysiwyg_full_width/public/water_levels_oct_23_vs_current.png?itok=TWN_LtH9)
Prey species have spread out in our wetlands and are showing up in our sampling events.