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'''Winter''': Raptors including [[Rough-legged Buzzard|Rough-legged Hawk]]s as well as [[Snow Bunting]]s, and the usual winter birds. Keep an eye out for [[Great Grey Shrike|Northern Shrike]]s and [[Northern Goshawk]].
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'''Spring''': A great place for migrating waterfowl is easily viewed from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd.

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Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area

Overview

Trumbull County, Ohio. 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 Northern Shrikes and Northern 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

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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.

Access and Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel: 330-637-2856 (Park Office)

External Links

Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area

Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher

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