[Birdnet] Bear River Waterbird/Raptor Survey

[Bridget_Olson at fws.gov]

Waterbird/Raptor survey
01/09/2009



A total of 2595 waterfowl, no shorebirds, and 69 raptors.   The average
number of waterfowl for this week in January is around 28,000 with the
average number of raptors 88.  No unusual birds noted.  All units are froze
except at the water outlets or outflow areas.

Tundra Swan       127
Canada Goose            21
Mallard                 952
Pintail                 192
Green-winged Teal 323
Shoveler          95
Gadwall           19
Wigeon                  5
Canvasback        24
Redhead           25
C. Goldeneye            287
Bufflehead        38
Common Merganser  21
Ring-necked Duck  400
Ruddy Duck        66
Pied-billed Grebe 15
Eared Grebe       1
Great Blue Heron  21
Ring billed Gull        133
California Gull         9
Coot              11
Bald Eagle        13
Northern Harrier        24
Red Tailed Hawk   1
Rough-legged Hawk 29
Loggerhead Shrike 2


Bridget Olson
Wildlife Biologist
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
2155 West Forest St.
Brigham City, UT  84302
Phone: 435/734-6433