I was informed this morning by a retired O.D.N.R. game protector from Logan Co. that Harold Longbrake is trying to sell the wetlands to private individuals for hunting purposes. If and when that happens I don't know what the availability will be to birders. That will be up to the new owners I suppose.
  What a nicely created area nevertheless. Birds will continue to come which proves if the habitat is restored wildlife will come. It is a blessing even if birders won't be allowed in.
  Birds seen there this morning include the following:

Snow Goose  1 white
Canada Goose  268
Gadwall  2
Am. Wigeon  6
Am. Black Duck  18
Mallard  100
Blue Winged Teal  3
N. Shoveler  28
N. Pintail  2
Green Winged Teal  198
Canvasback  2
Bufflehead  1
Ruddy Duck  43
Pied Billed Grebe  6
Great Blue Heron  7
N. Harrier  19
Red Shouldered Hawk  1
Am. Coot  336
Dunlin  9
Screech Owl  1
Short Eared Owl  5
Horned Lark  48
E. Bluebird  2
Am. Pipit  59
Am. Tree Sparrow  160
Swamp Sparrow  5
Lapland Longspur  160
E. Meadowlark  14

Rick Counts
Wyandot Co.

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