A census of Dickcissels this morning turned up the following sightings in Western Wyandot Co. and Eastern Hardin Co.

Dickcissels have been found here for the past 7 years.

Wyandot Co.
TH 101- between 12-15 territorial males.
CH 215- 25 territorial males.
TH 82& TH 63- 2 territorial males
CH 215 & CH 64- 3 territorial males
CH 82- 1 territorial male
TH 58- 1 territorial male
 
Hardin Co.
Jackson twp. rd. 50- 20 territorial males

Atlasing sightings at the Hardin Co. wetlands included:

2 colonies of Marsh wrens

13 Common Moorhens, 7 being sub-adults

1 vocal Virginia Rail

5 Least Bitterns, 2 adults and three immatures

12 Ruddy Ducks, 7 males and 5 females

1 Least and 3 Solitary Sandpipers

Rick Counts
Wyandot Co.

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