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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