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S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERXOir Bureau of Biological Survey
Necedah Migratory Waterfowl Refuge Neoedah, Wisconsin November 9, 1939
QUARTERLY REPORT
August 1, 1939 - November 1, 1959
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I General Weather Conditions.
Abnormally dry weather conditions have prevailed throughout this period, and were a continuance of similar conditions preceding.
All pools excepting the two Rynearson flowages dried up completely (flowage No. 19 containing perhaps two acres of water at this writing).
The Rynearson flowages have held up exceptionally well considering the lack of rainfall, and the losses through seepage and evaporation. At the lowest levels Rynearson N©. 1 was about one foot below normal flowage level, and Rynearson No. 2 close to .6 feet below normal flowage level.
In view of the fact that these flowages are so located as to receive the combined flow of all ditches at the extreme south end of the drainage basin, it is believed that they will continue to come through similar dry seasons without a serious loss of impounded water.
Month Total Precipitation
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Temperature Prevailing Wind Direction
Month Total Precipitation
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Killing Frost
Prevailing Wind Direction
August 2.37 (Aug.21) 1.54 95° 43° E & S
September 2.55 (Sept.4) 1.13 95° 25° 21
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October 1.24 (Oct.10)
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Forest Fires#
In spite of extremely dry conditions and frequent high winds there have been no fires in the Refuge area during this period*
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II Wildlife
A# Waterfowl#
Fall migration#
Species 1938 1939 1 " 0 . Species 1938 1939
V Mallard 1200/ 5500 / / Golden-Sye None None
/ Black Duck 3000 3000 Bufflehead None None
/ Gadwall 30 / 200 / Ruddy Duck 300 None
/ Baldpate None 120 / Snow Goose 35 None
/ Green-Wing Teal 400 400 / Blue Goose 30 None
/ Blue-Wing Teal 600 / 1000/ Canada Goose 400 1200 /
Shoveller 150 • 150 ' Whistling Swan 40 None
V, Pintail 1000 / 800 < I y Coot 1000" 2000
\/ Wood Duck 1000 / 3000/ Hooded Merganser None None
Redhead None None D American Merganser None None
/ Canvas-Back 10 / None 1
J Scaup 1500 None /
^ Ring-Neck 50 / None /
Total- 1938 10,745
Total- 1939 17,370
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As the foregoing table indicates, a smaller variety of species was observed during this year's fall migration, but there was a considerable increase in numbers of certain migrants, particularly mallard, wood duck, Canada goose, and coot»
Mallards and black ducks concentrated at the north end , of Rynearson flowages No* 1 and 2, and occasional flocks of blue-wing teal were also observed in this locality*
Largo flocks of coot were present near the headquarters site (primary) and also in the east part of Rynearson No* 1 flowage*
Canada geese were, on several occasions, seen within one-half mile of the captive goose pen, (further details under Item No* VI)• Heavy migration was later than usual, bo-cause of the mild weather conditions through September and October*
Gadwall and baldpate migrants were observed during the last week in September, but were present in small flocks only*
Peak migration of mallard and blaok^duck occurred during October 10-20* Peak migration of Canada^geese occurred from October 20 to November 1* Co<i>ts appeared in large concentrations at various times, but largest flocks were observed from about October 1-15*
One noticeable change in preference for concentration areas occurred, when it was observed that the large flocks of mallards and black ducks which had frequented an extensive marsh area at the north end of Rynearson No* 2, moved south about one mile and remained for about ten days before continuing their flight south*
It is believed this change was due to the fact that several severe frosts froze the shallower water areas, and the ducks necessarily moved to more open water where wave action prevented the ice from forming*
It was also observed that the Rynearson flowages attracted many mallards from surrounding water areas after the hunting season commenced* On several occasions the writer noted large flocks of mallards flying from the general direction of nearby hunting areas, and watched them circle over the Rynearson flowage and finally alight*
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There is no doubt that the scarcity of -water in normally wet areas attracted many local raised ducks into the Refuge, after the hunting season opened*
Upland Game Birds* *
Prairie chicken have not seemed to increase greatly over the last estimated population of 500* A. general idea from hunter^ bags bear out the idea that prairie chicken are outnumbered from five to one, to ten to one in this area*
Sharptail grouse had begun to "flock" just prior to the open season October 1), but to all appearances the flocks have been broken up until groups of from three to six birds are the most usual occurrence*
Regular patrol throughout the Refuge area during the open season has indicated that the birds soon recognized the areas of sanctuary, as observations were much more frequent and larger flocks wore seen in the inviolate areas than in the area opened to upland game hunting*
Pheasants apparently do not find the Refuge very attractive as observations during this period have been very scarce*
Several of these birds have frequented the headquarters site, but most observations are made, as to be expected, along the north and east boundaries adjacent to agricultural areas*
Bob-white quail also have been observed in but few instances, and in small coveys of from three to seven*
As mentioned in previous reports, it is quite definite that the Refuge is close to the north extremity of good quail range, and general environment.
/ Ruffed grouse occur in about equal numbers as do the prairie chicken, although their preferred ranges are exactly the opposite* Duo to the fact that the north and south portions of the Refuge contain essentials in food and cover it is believed that a good breeding stock remains, as these areas were not opened to hunting*
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C» Predator and Rodent Control.
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Skunk 1/ Turtles ^ Remrks
August j 3
September i 2
October None 0 All shot by Patrolman Carter#
K TOTAL 2 5 i D. Fur Take by Refuge Personnel#
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E# Fur Take by Other Trappers.
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P# Other Animals.
The following tabulations contain information as reported in the annual report, but it is believed the status of the species mentioned is the same as during that period#
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Species Present Population Comparison with Past Years
Sandhill Crane 5 pair Transient through area-nesting should occur from protection Snowshoe Rabbit Very rare No signs of change in population-Cotton-tail Rabbit Rare Increasing slowly.
Jack Rabbit Very rare No sign of increase. Red Squirrel Abundant No noticeable change. Grey Squirrel Abundant No noticeable change. Fox Squirrel Rare to Common No noticeable change. Coyote 8-15 Slight increase- natural increment of youn^;. Timber Wolf None No signs observed. Black Bear None No signs observed. Red Fox 6-14 Slight increase- natural increment of young. Grey Fox 2-8 Slight increase- natural increment of young. Beaver 130 Increasing- new dams, new cuttings. Mink 10-20 Slight increase- natural increment of young.
;krat 2500 Increasing- new houses, increasing "signs. Weasel Common Very likely increasing. Skunk Abundant Increasing greatly- need control. Otter Rare 1-6 Too rare to be considered. Fisher Rare, if any Too rare to bo considered. Crow Abundant Increasing- will need control. Hawks Common No signs of change in population. Owls Common No signs of change in population- may need control.
Snapping Turtle Abundant Increasing greatly- control needed. Snakes Common No signs of change in population. Badgsr Rare No signs of change in population. Raccoon Rare No signs of change in population.
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Refuge Development and Maintenance.
A« Physical Development.
Buildings. During this period the equipment shed at the secondary site was entirely completed with the exception of a ceiling in the shop, work bench and cabinets. Further improvements are planned but the building is completed. As per original plan. Soil Conservation Service will complete ceiling, work bench and cabinets.
The Service building at the primary site is completed except laying linoleum on the office floor, construction of cabinets in office and shop,and a small amount of interior finish. Soil Conservation Service will complete this work upon receipt of certain materials.
The water system is very near completion, and as this job was contracted it will be finished and ready for use as soon as power is available.
The dwelling is now completed with the exception of shellacing and varnishing, and construction of cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom. This work is now in the process of being completed by the C. C. C.
Boundary Survey. Completed in August.
Posting of Boundaries. Completed with exception of several tracts on which boundaries are to be changed according to Conrardy^ survey. Approximately thirty posts have not as yet been painted.
Fencing. Fencing is now being undertaken by the C.C.C. and will continue until the present supply of cedar posts have been exhausted (about 3,000).
At present, only the top strand of barbed wire is being placed in order that the partially completed fence will serve as a definite boundary marker.
This was thought advisable in as much as a limited supply of wire is on hand and it is desirable to mark as much boundary as possible, prior to the opening of the deer season.
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Gates* Temporary gates have been placed at all roads not claimed by the townships, or on interior roads at certain strategic locations* These gates were built of scrap and salvage lumber, obtained from Soil Conservation Service and the Miller buildings*
Weir Dams* Eight weir dams have been constructed for the purpose of determining the volume of waterflow coming into the Rynearson flowages, and the volume of waterflow-coming out of the Rynearson flowages* These dams were built of oak sheeting, and tongue and groove sheeting and were built as temporary structures only* With labor a-vailable, it is believed the structures can be put in sound enough shape to withstand considerable volumes of water*
B* Plantings*
1* Aquatic and Marsh Plants*
Species Amount (ibs^L
Planted Acres
Date Planted Location
Wild Rice / 400 ' 8 Ac* 11/39 Rynearson Flowage No* 1 Rynearson Flowage No* 2
Wild Celery 100 2 Ac* 10/39 Rynearson Flowage No* 2
Total- 500 10 Ac*
Every attempt was made to select sites that appeared to offer optimum growing conditions for the species planted*
All rice was raked into the bottom by rakes, and due to a fortunate coating of ice on the water for several days following the planting, it is certain that vory little seed was lost to feeding ducks*
2* Cultivated Crops*•
3» Trees and Shrubs**
• Although it was planned to initiate planting along both of these lines, during this period, neither C.C.C. or W.P.A* labor has been available for work of this nature, at the proper time*
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Public Relations.
A. Recreational Uses.
1. All camping was done by chicken hunters (see"hunt-ing").
2. Fishing.
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The following estimates are based on checking of fishermen on. Refuge areas and general average of "takes".
No. of Fishermen Fish Taken No. of Fishermen Bullhead/ Pickerel/ N. Pikev Suckers^
2500 man-hours 150 250 250 50
As stated in the previous quarterly report, fishing has been limited to the immediate dam sites of Rynearson flowages No. 1 and No. 2, and to the two main ditches entering these two flowages.
As could be expected, most fishing has been done on Sundays, Saturday afternoons, and holidays.
3. Hunting.
Hunting take on 16,000 acre open area within Refuge.
Species No.
Sharptail Grouse 654 Ruffed Grouse—— 87 Prairie Chicken —
Total 828
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Above estimates are based on a representative area of 2,020 acres in which a total of eleven (ll) hunters had the following "bag"*
Prairie Chicken 2 Sharptail Grouse™ — 15 Ruffed Grouse- 2
If the above figures can be considered indicative, it appears that the hunting take did not result in depleting the capital stock* As previously mentioned, it is believed that an increased movement of birds took place into the protected areas, as the season continued*
It is estimated that 480 man-days were expended in the area of 16,000 acres during the open season on upland game•
4* Visitors*
Classification No. Official Status Length of Stay (days)
C*C*C* Officials 3 Washington Milwaukee^ Wis* 4.0
U.S.B.S. Officials 8 Washington,Denver,Colo.,Seney Mich* ,Milwaukee, Oshkosh,Wis • 18.0
S. C. C. Officials 4 Black River Falls, Milwaukee, Wis* 2*0
Conservationists 6 Milwaukee, Madison, Wis. 2*0
Sightseers 200 Necedah, Juneau Co. Monroe Co., Jackson Co* 20.0
Total- 221 46.0
B* Refuge Violations.
Pursuant to instructions from the Regional Director, efforts were made to prevent violations as much as to apprehend violators following offenses.
It is believed that very little illegal shooting of waterfowl took place during this period, although several cases were quite definite.
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NOV 13 1939. * 5 AND FIL^S
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Thre© individualB were very near apprehended on the opening day of duck season, but the Refuge personnel misjudged the depth of one ditch and the violators escaped#
A Mr# Rannenberg of Madison, Wisconsin, admitted illegal shooting of on© duck in the closed area# Affidavits on this violation are being forwarded in the near future#
Patrolman Burns T# Carter apprehended a hunter shooting chicken in the closed area, but a deep ditch again prevented capture#
At least seventy individuals were warned on the opening day of "chicken" season as to boundaries of closed areas#
Twelve individuals who had just commenced to hunt chicken in the closed area, were warned of their offense and asked to cease hunting# No kills had been made end, as Mr# Janzen instructed, initial cases of trespass were corrected but offenders were not arrested in as much as area boundaries were of too recent establishment to hold trespassers 100^ accountable#
V Economic Uses of Refuge
A# Grazing#
As stated in the previous quarterly report, no permits have been issued for controlled grazing#
On© adjacent land-owner has fenced in a forty acre tract of Refuge land for pasturing his cattle# No charge has been made for this privilege, but regular procedure will be followed beginning in the spring of 1940, and a monthly rate will be charged according to the number of head, and area pastured#
One other farmer has pastured eighty acres of Refuge land under the same conditions and this case will be handled in a similar manner#
A management plan relating to suggested grazing policies will be forwarded in the near future#
B# Haying
Approximately 150 acres of hay marsh land was cut by permittees and hay removed to private premises for livestock use#
Eleven permittees removed 142.4 tons of hay at a unit price of |#50 per ton, thus providing a revenue of |71#20#
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After checking several areas as to acreage and tonnage, it has been decided more expedient to dispose of the hay on a tonnage basis rather than an acreage basis, and it is suggested this policy be followed in this area. This fact is true due to the very irregular areas of marsh and th^ir scattered locations.
C. Timber Removal. None.
D. Share Cropping* None, biit a limited amount planned for this coining spring.
VI Other Items
1. The proposed W.P.A. project is due to get under way in the next week or two, and labor will be expended chiefly on salvage work and pool clearing for the ensuing period.
2. Public reaction to the opening of an upland game hunting area within Refuge boundaries was very favorable, and it appears that general sentiment will soon be in favor of keeping the entire area closed at all times.
3. Goose Flock. As mentioned previously, the captive geese have without doubt, been instrumental in attracting numerous flocks of wild &eese to the vicinity of the Refuge headquarters. Flocks varied in size from three or four, to eighty, some remaining for periods of from one to three days.
Small groups of from three to four wild geese actually approached to the fence of the captive goose pen. Although seemingly impossible, Patrolman Carter on one occasion, herded three wild geese into the pen. The only explanation possible is that the three geese had in all probability been raised in some other sanctuary and were used to the presence of people.
On October 20th, 8i30 A.y.., a small goose was seen directly next to the fence, and upon observation with field glasses, it was i-dentified as a Hutbhin^. About 4:30 P.M. the goose was inside the enclosure, and by maneuvering it into a corner, the goose was captured, wing-clipped, and is now a member of the flock. To all appearances he has taken readily to the mixed grain diet.
4. Following is included a check list of various species of plant and animal life, as compiled by Mr. George B. Fell, who was assigned as student biologist on the Necedah Refuge, during the period July 17th to September 17th, 1939:
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Plants (Species not collected):
Algae Spirogyra HydrodictyS(Waternet) Other species - green and blue-green
Mushrooms Star mushroom Puffball "Toadstools"
Liverwort 1 species - Sec# 1-20-2
Mosses Polytridtim (?) - abundant Sphagnum - Sec# 9-19-3
Squisetum - (Horsetail)
Higher plants Potamogeton pusillus - (Identification should be confirmed) Pickei%l Weed Iris Rhus spp# Rubus spp#
Waterfowl Food Plants - See next page
Common Grasses:
Andropogon scoparius - Little Bluestem Andropogon furcatus - Big Bluestem Panicum spp# - Panic Grass Echinochloa crusgalli- Wild Millet Setaria (2 sp#) - Pigeon Grass Cenchrus carolinianus- Sandbur Zizania aquatica angustifolia- Wild Rice Leersia oryzoides - Rice Cut-grass Aristida sp# - Triple-awned Grass Agrostis alba - Red Top Agrostis hyemalis - Hair Grass Calamagrostis canadensis- Blue-joint Grass Danthonia spicata - Wild Oat Grass Poa pratensis - Blue Grass Glyceria canadensis - Manna Grass
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Eleocharis obtusa Scirpus cyperinus Carex scoparia Carex pennsylvanioa Carex sp«
Waterfowl Food Plants: ,
- Spike Rush - Wool Grass - Sedge - Sedge - Wire Grass
Excellent
Potamogeton pectinatus-(Sago) Rare
Na*--' flexilis-^ shy P.) Scarce
Good
Potamogeton foliosus (Pondweed) Abundant
P« pusillus-(Pondweed) Abundant
Vallisneria Spin- p# epihydrus-alis-(Wild celery) (Ribbonleaf P.) Common
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Zizania aquatioa angustifolia- (W. Rice Abundant
Echinochloa crus-galli-(W.Millet) Common
Common
P. natans-(Floatingleaf P.) Scarce
Scirpus americanus-(3-square Bulrush) Rare
E. crusgalli frument-Spirodela polyrhiza-i a-(Jap.Millet) (Big Duckweed) Rare Scarce
E. walteri-(W. Millet Rare
Lemna trisulca-(Star Duckweed)
Rare
Polygonum lapathi- Lemna minor-folium- (Nodding S.) (Duckweed) Common
P.amphibium-(Water S.) Rare
Abundant i
Polygonum hydropiper (Waterpepper) Scarce
Fair to Poor
Sparganium ouryoarp-um-(Burreed) Scarce
Potamogeton zosteriformis-
(Flatstem P.)*Scarce
P.capillaceus-(Pondweed) Abundant (in #l)
Sagittaria latifolia (Arrowhead)
Common
Anacharis canadensis (Elodea)
Scarce
A. occidentalis (Elodea) Rate
Spartina pectinata (Cordgrass) Rare
Leersia orizoides-(Rice Cutgrass)
Common
Panioum spp. (Panic Grass)
Common
Undesirable
Typha latifolia-(Cattail) Abradant
Scirpus cyperinus-(Woolgrass) Abundant
Utricularia vulgaris (Bladderwort) Abundant
P.muhlenbergii-(Water S.)
Common
P. sagittatum-(Tearthumb) Scarce
Setaria lutescens-and sp.-(Pigeon Grass- Common
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Brasenia schroberi-(Water Shield)
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Scirpus validus (Softstem Bulrush) Rare
Carex (2 species) (Wiregrass and Cutgrass)
Common
Pontederia cordata (Pickeral Weed)
Rare
Ceratophyllum demersum (Coontail) Rare
Castalia odorata-(White Waterlily) Scarce
Bidens spp. (Beggartick)
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Common Woody Plants:
Pinus banksiana Pinus strobus Pinus resinosa Salix spp® Populus tremuloides -Populus grandidentata-Betula pumila Betula sp® Alnus incana Quercus alba Quercus sp® Spirea salicifolia Aronia melanocarpa Rubus spp®
Jack Pine White Pine Red Pone Willow Quaking Aspen Large-toothed Aspen Swamp Birch White Birch Speckled Alder White Oak Black Oak Meadow-sweet Chokeberry Blackberry, Raspberry, Dewberry
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Common Woody Plants t (ContO
Rosa sp« Prunus pennsylvanica Vaccinium pennsylvanic\im Gaylussaoia baccata Rhus oopallina Myrica asplenifolia
Herbaceous Plants:
Chenopodium album (?) Polygonum spp« Lespedeza capitata Ambrosia artemisifolia Erigeron canadensis (?) Solidago spp*
Animals Observed:
Invertebrates:
Rose Pin Cherry Blueberry Huckleberry Pwarf Sumach Sweet Fern
Pigweed Smartweeds Bush Clover Common Ragweed Horseweed Goldenrod
Sponge (?)• Bryozoa
Pectinatella magnifica Unknown sp*»
Mollusca Snails
Physa»- Common Unknown sp*
Arthropoda Crayfish - (Carter) (Cambarus) Water Spider* - Common
Insecta Mosquito - (8/l6-abundant in evening) (Culicidae) Chironomid*- Abundant (Chiromonidae) House Fly (Muscidae) Black Fly(?)-7/24-larva on stop-logs,dam 12,etc.
(Simuliidae) Deer Fly (Tabanidae) Horse Fly - (larva*?) (Tabanidae) Red-legged Locust - Abundant (Locustidae) Dragon Fly* - Common (Anisoptera) Damsal Fly* - Common (Zygoptera) Notonectidae - Black Swimmer* - Common Gerridae - Water Stridor* - Common Water Bug* - Common (Belostomidae?) Gyrinidae- Whirligig Beetle* Bumble Bee (Bombidae)
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Mud Dauber (Sphecidae) Green Grasshopper - (Tettigoniidae) Unidentified sp«-8/l7 - N.end 2 in rice bed- Abundant* Unidentified sp*•-larvae in Brasenia leaves.
Vertebrates:
Fish Bullhead^ - Abundant Minnows (sp.?) Carp - Common Pickerel - Common Sunfish^ - Common
Amphibians Bufo americana^ -(Toad) - Common Rana pipiens^ - (Leopard Frog) Rana clamitans(?)• - (Bull Frog) Tree Frog - (7/28-U.W»Cor*Sec* 6. 18-3)
Reptiles Turtles
Chelydra serpentina- Snapping Turtle•-8/51-dam 4; etc* Chrysemes picta-Painted Turtle-8/l7-N.Snd #2 in ditch-3^;etc* Pseudemys (?)-7/28- on land- E.side Sec* 6* 18-3; 8/3-spring
by goose pen (l dead)
Snakes Garter Snake Bull Snake Pine Snake Rattlesnake (Reported)
Birds " ^Pied-billed Grebe-(7/25-42-8ad*,3 ju.58/9^19-1 )-
usually in open water* •/ Double-crested Cormorant- (8/15-20 ch*e*of ditch fork,
#2-5; 8/17 & 8/18- dam #2-5) ^ Great Blue Heron- (7/18-#!-^; 7/25^2-3; 8/9-#19-£; 8/30-W.
side Soc*32*19-3-8)- common esp* in areas of light brush. / American Egret-(7/25-^-4;8/lO-N*of island,#1-3;8/l7-#2,be
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Black-crowned Night Heron(?) - (8/24-N*W*Cor*Sec*5*-18-3-3; 8/30-N*W*Cor.Sec*5-18-3-4).
/ American Bittern-(7/25-#2-£; 8"/9-#19-l_)- Common in marsh areas (Cover Road).
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Birds (Cont*) 7 Eastern Least Bittern- (8/9 & 8/l8-Seo#6-18-3, ditch bank-1;
8/21- near H.Q.-l) \/ Mallard-(7/l8-#l-Coi!iriion5 7/20-rice bed NW of dam 1-9; 7/24-S.side
Sec.30-20-3-2^; 7/25-#2-18ad.,4 ju.;8/9-#19-I8;9/l7-N.end #2-754- feeding on rice and woolgrassOJjS/se-W.of ditch Sec.32-19-3-254)
^Black Duck- (7/25-^2-16 ad.A 5 .iu*)- common with mallards. ; - fPiatail (?)
V Blue-Winged Teal-(7/25-#2-20j8/9-#19-10; 8/l7-#2,N.end-754.; 8/22-H.Q.-7) — —
^ Wood-Duck-(8/17^2,brush areas NW side of Sec.6 & center of Sec.31. Common#)
Ring-Necked Duck- (Hunt) t-^^fcastem Goshawk (?)- (Carter)- 8/9-#19.
^ Red-tailed Hawk-( 7/24-Sec.20-20-3-1 .iu.;8/25-WilliamB Rd. Sec.30-19-3-6- migrating?; 9/14-H.Q.-1)
Broad-Winged Hawk~ (?) 4 Marsh Hawk-(7/24-N.side Sec.36-20-2-3.iu.;7/24-ranger station-2;
8/17.42 -common)- Common over most of area. t'Osproy(?)-(7/2O-n0ar H.Q.-r;8/30-SE Cor.Sec.32-19-3-2^) ^Sparrow Hawk- (8/8 & thereafter- Contact Station- 2 or 3) -^Ruffed Grous 0- (7/l 9-E. rd .to dam 1-6 .iu.& lad.;8/9-E. of Contact
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Sharptail Grous0-(7/l9-Carp0nter*8-5 ju.;7/24 N.edge Sec.1-20-2-1 ad.& 3 .ju.;7/24-imi.above dam 8- 1 ad.&6 .iu.}7/25-N.Sec.5-19-3-4 ad.;8/9-Sec.28-19-3-22)
Bob-White-(7/l9-Carp0nter,s-lj7/24-b0low ranger sta.-l ad.A 1 ju.; 8/29-Sec.28-19-3-2)
•^Ring-Necked Pheasant- TH*Q*-1 female) Sandhill Crane- (Hunt, CarteF)
^ Virginia Rail- (7/25-#2-l) Sora- (8/28 NE of duck trap A-l;8/29-S0c.28-19-3-l) Coot-(7/l8-#l-nest on floating peat-5 eggs;7/20-NE end Sec.5-
18-3-lju.deed;9/13NW Cor.Sec.5-18-3-12j ^ Killdeer-^Eastern Solitary Sandpiper- (7/2542-3; 8/9419-2) ^ Greater Yellowlegs- (8/1742-1) Sandpipers (Unident. )-(8/l742-N.End-15)
\ ^ Black Tern-(7/25 42-10^ 8/94l9-ComraonT Mourning Dove- Common
/Groat Homed Owl- (8/9-1 mi. S. of Contact Station) Night hawk- (8/9419-1; 8/23-Con tact Sta.-204- migrating?;
8/25-184 Migrating?) Eastern Belted Kingfisher- (7/2542-4) Flicker- (9/14-S0C. 5-18-3-l_) Kingbird- (7/2542-2)- Common Eastern Phoebe- (7/2542-1; 9/14-H.Q.-1) Bemk Swallow- (8/94l9-Common Cliff Swallow- (8/94l9-Coramon Blue Jay- (6/19-H.Q.-1)
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Mole- (burrows common) Raccoon- (Reported) Skunk- (Tracks common on roads).. Badger-(Holes common) Mink- (Reported) Fox- (Reported) Coyote & Wolf- (Reported) Dog- (Sec.5-18-3-2; Sec® 1-20-2-2^) Red Squirrel- (8/8 Contact Sta®-J5 dead in traps) Gray Squirrel- (8/l2-betweon dam 1 and E® side of flowage- Common) Ground Squirrels- (several species) Beaver- (7/20-N® of dam 1-1 young dead;7/24N®side Sec®30-20-3-
dam57/24-dam 8-1 ad®female?jdead & bloated;8/29-Soc®28-19-3-fresh cuttings along ditch®
White-footed Mouse- (9/15-secondary H.Q.-l^) Muskrat- (8/18-SE Cor^-^-^and holes between flowage and borrow
pit; cattail cuttings numerous. Cottontail- Common White-tail Deer- (6/20-Sec.5-18-3-tracks numerous,bedding place;
8/9-Carponter,s-l;& #19-1;8/9 W.side Sec®31-19-3-tracks common;8/28-island, N.side Sec®5-18-3-tracks and beds)
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Order of observation notes: l) date, 2) place, 3) number observed®
In the absence of Messrs. Janzen and Kreager, this report is being forwarded without comments. Mr. Hunt is being advised that his signature should appeer on these reports in the future®
D. H. Janzen Regional Director
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