My first check of the Hardin Co. wetlands this afternoon for the winter bird atlas turned up quite a few surprises. The complete list is as follows:  

Snow Goose   22  9 white, 13 blue
Cackling Goose   3
Canada Goose   2,720
Am. Wigeon   4
Am. Black Duck   88
Mallard   512
N. Pintail   47
AMERICAN BITTERN   1  flushed close twice, seemed in good health.
Bald Eagle   1
Northern Harrier   38
Red Tailed Hawk   1
Am Kestrel   1
WILSON'S SNIPE   1
M. Dove   10
Short Earred Owl   4
Downy Woodpecker   2
Blue Jay   1
Crow   6
Am. Tree Sparrow   134
Song Sparrow   6
N. Cardinal   7
Redwing   2
E. Meadowlark   5

Rick Counts
Wyandot Co.

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