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Christmas Bird Count 

The 2020-2021 Christmas Bird Count will be held January 3, 2021.

Meet in the Trail Head Parking Lot at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge to participate. Dress warmly!

Stay safe! 
  • Social distancing and/or masking are required at all times in the field.
  • Carpooling may only occur within existing familiar or social “pod” groups.
  • Activities must comply with all current state and municipal COVID-19 guidelines.
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Contact Tom Bartlett with questions: hthomas.bartlett@gmail.com

Past Results

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Ohio
2017-18 Christmas Bird Count Results (47th year)
December 31, 2017
Tom Bartlett, Compiler
 
6              Snow Goose                                                                      13           American Kestrel
796         Canada Goose                                                                   1              Peregrine Falcon
5              Mute Swan                                                                         1              Northern Shrike
7              Trumpeter Swan                                                              98           Blue Jay               
177         Tundra Swan                                                                      CW         American Crow
6              American Black Duck                                                      269         Horned Lark      
264         Mallard                                                                                 29           Black-capped Chickadee
23           Common Goldeneye                                                      15           Tufted Titmouse
1              Hooded Merganser                                                        1              Red-breasted Nuthatch
144         Common Merganser                                                      26           White-breasted Nuthatch                           
6              Red-breasted Merganser                                             2              Brown Creeper
94           Rock Pigeon                                                                       2              Carolina Wren
228         Mourning Dove                                                                1              Wren species?
1              Sandhill Crane                                                                   13           Golden-crowned Kinglet
199         Ring-billed Gull                                                                  1              Ruby-crowned Kinglet
141         Herring Gull                                                                        13           American Robin
1              Iceland Gull (New for count)                                      1              Northern Mockingbird                  
32           Great Blue Heron                                                             1050       European Starling
48           Bald Eagle                                                                            996         House Sparrow
6              Northern Harrier                                                              116         House Finch
1              Sharp-shinned Hawk                                                      CW         Common Redpoll
2              Cooper’s Hawk                                                                 7              Pine Siskin
41           Red-tailed Hawk                                                               165         American Goldfinch       
7              Rough-legged Hawk                                                       718         American Tree Sparrow
9              Eastern Screech-Owl                                                      33           Song Sparrow   
7              Great Horned Owl                                                           9              Swamp Sparrow              
3              Short-eared Owl                                                              7              White-throated Sparrow
1              Belted Kingfisher                                                             2              White-crowned Sparrow
7              Red-headed Woodpecker                                           274         Dark-eyed Junco                             
43           Red-bellied Woodpecker                                             156         Northern Cardinal
80           Downy Woodpecker                                                      47           Red-winged Blackbird
12           Hairy Woodpecker                                                          1              Rusty Blackbird
12           Northern Flicker                                                               14           Common Grackle
1              Woodpecker species?                                                   185         Brown-headed Cowbird
                                                               
64 Species (Average 67)                                                                                6646 Individuals (Average 50928)
 
16 Participants                                                                                  Parties (Max 9, min 5)
40 hours (12.5 foot, 27.5 car)                                                       279.5 miles (14 foot, 265.5 car)
Owling (2 parties; 1.5 hours, 28 miles)                                   2 feeder count
 
no new high count, one new species
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Friends of Ottawa NWR
14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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419-898-0014 x13
friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

 EIN: 34-1904821   
Visitor Center open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Refuge Challenges
    • Recent Sightings
    • Visitor Center
    • Kids Corner
    • Wildlife Drive
    • Endangered Wildlife
    • Endangered Plants
    • Research >
      • Bald Eagle Updates
      • West Sister Island Rookery
      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
    • Fishing and Hunting Information
    • Refuge Staff
    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
    • National Wildlife Refuge System
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Friends History
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Spring Migration
      • Chili Cookoff
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop