Bear River Refuge Waterbird Count

[Bridget_Olson at fws dot gov]

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Box Elder County
Waterbird/Raptor Survey
12/10/04

Our wetland units are still about 90% frozen over despite the recent
warming trend and the rains.  The majority of the ducks have left the
Refuge.  However, duck numbers are still double what we had this time last
year.  Notable sightings include two juvenile Black-crowned Night Herons.

Tundra Swan       5172
Canada Goose            362
Mallard                 5790
Pintail                 3261
GW Teal           7175
Shoveler          611
Gadwall           448
Wigeon                  713
Scaup             13
Goldeneye         1063
Bufflehead        713
Common Merganser  52
Red-breasted Merg.      2
Ring-necked Duck  6
Ruddy Duck        360
GB Heron          73
BC night Heron          2
RB Gull                 107
CA Gull                 101
Coot              5
Bald Eagle        17
Harrier                 29
Rough-legged Hawk 4


Bridget Olson
Wildlife Biologist
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
58 S. 950 W.
Brigham City, UT  84302
Phone: 435/723-5887 ext. 13
Fax: 435/723-8873

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