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| − | + | [[Image:MCWA.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area]] | |
| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | This wildlife area, located at the north end of Mosquito Lake, was formed by damming Mosquito Creek. It is composed mostly of second-growth forests, fields, ponds, wetlands, and the lake itself, and boasts a fantastic area for migrating waterfowl (spring, fall) and raptors (winter). | ||
| + | ==Birds== | ||
| + | ===Notable Species=== | ||
Winter: Raptors including rough-legged hawks as well as snow buntings, and the usual winter birds. Keep an eye out for shrikes and [[Goshawk]]. | Winter: Raptors including rough-legged hawks as well as snow buntings, and the usual winter birds. Keep an eye out for shrikes and [[Goshawk]]. | ||
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Summer: Nesting birds including [[Bald Eagle]], a variety of ducks and a [[Great Blue Heron]] rookery. | Summer: Nesting birds including [[Bald Eagle]], a variety of ducks and a [[Great Blue Heron]] rookery. | ||
| − | Fall: Great for waterfowl migration, especially from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. Some birds to look for include [[Snow | + | Fall: Great for waterfowl migration, especially from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. Some birds to look for include [[Snow Goose]], [[Tundra Swan]], waders, and ducks, as well as shorebirds when water levels are down. |
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| + | ===Check-list=== | ||
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| + | ''To do''}} | ||
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| + | ==Other Wildlife== | ||
| + | Besides birds you may also find [[Massassauga Rattlesnake]], [[River Otter]], and other wildlife. | ||
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| + | ==Site Information== | ||
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| + | ===History and Use=== | ||
| + | ''To do'' | ||
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| + | ===Areas of Interest=== | ||
| + | The best area for viewing waterfowl is along Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. and at the eastern end of Mahan-Denman Rd. The best way to view raptors is driving along the roads looking out over the fields. | ||
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| + | ===Access and Facilities=== | ||
| + | ''To do'' | ||
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| + | ===Contact Details=== | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
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''Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher'' | ''Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher'' | ||
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Overview
This wildlife area, located at the north end of Mosquito Lake, was formed by damming Mosquito Creek. It is composed mostly of second-growth forests, fields, ponds, wetlands, and the lake itself, and boasts a fantastic area for migrating waterfowl (spring, fall) and raptors (winter).
Birds
Notable Species
Winter: Raptors including rough-legged hawks as well as snow buntings, and the usual winter birds. Keep an eye out for shrikes and Goshawk.
Spring: A great place for migrating waterfowl is easily viewed from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd.
Summer: Nesting birds including Bald Eagle, a variety of ducks and a Great Blue Heron rookery.
Fall: Great for waterfowl migration, especially from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. Some birds to look for include Snow Goose, Tundra Swan, waders, and ducks, as well as shorebirds when water levels are down.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
Besides birds you may also find Massassauga Rattlesnake, River Otter, and other wildlife.
Site Information
History and Use
To do
Areas of Interest
The best area for viewing waterfowl is along Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. and at the eastern end of Mahan-Denman Rd. The best way to view raptors is driving along the roads looking out over the fields.
Access and Facilities
To do
Contact Details
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External Links
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Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher
