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Recent Sightings at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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You're invited!

​Join a refuge volunteer and become a citizen scientist for the Monthly Census, held the first Sunday of each month at 8:00 am. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Meet at the trail head parking area. Call 419-898-0014 with questions.

2022 Dates
January 2                                   July 3
February 6                                 August 7
March 6                                     September 4
April 3                                        October 2
May 1                                        November 6
June 5                                       December 4

2022

January 2, 2022
February 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
May 1, 2022
June 5, 2022
July 3, 2022
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2021

January 3, 2021
February 7, 2021
 March 7, 2021 
April 4, 2021
May 2, 2021
June 6, 2021
July 4, 2021
August 1, 2021
September 5, 2021
October 3, 2021
November 7, 2021
December 5, 2021

2020 

January 5, 2020

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February 2, 2020

March 1, 2020

​April 5, 2020

2019

January 5, 2019
February 3, 2019
March 3, 2019
April 7, 2019
May 5, 2019
June 2, 2019
July 7, 2019
August 4, 2019
September 1, 2019
October 6, 2019
November 3, 2019
December 1, 2019

2018

February 4, 2018
March 4, 2018
April 1, 2018
May 6, 2018
June 3, 2018
July 1, 2018
August 5, 2018
September 2, 2018
October 7, 2018
November 4, 2018
December 2, 2018

2017

January 1, 2017
February 5, 2017
March 5, 2017
April 2, 2019
May 7, 2017
June 4, 2017
July 2, 2017
August 6, 2017
September 3, 2017
October 1, 2017
November 5, 2017
December 3, 2017

2016

January 3, 2016
February 7, 2016
March 6, 2016
April 3, 2016
May 1, 2016
June 5, 2016
July 3, 2016
October 2, 2016
November 6, 2016
December 4, 2016

2015

January 4, 2015
February 1, 2015 
March 1, 2015
April 5, 2015
May 3, 2015
June 7, 2015
August 2, 2015
September 6, 2015
October 4, 2015
November 1, 2015​
December 6, 2015
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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
    • Employer Match
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop