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[[Image:MCWA.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area]] | [[Image:MCWA.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area]] | ||
==Overview== | ==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). | + | Trumbull County, Ohio. This wildlife area, located at the north end of Mosquito Lake, was formed by damming Mosquito Creek. |
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| + | 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). | ||
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==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
| − | 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 [[ | + | '''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 [[Northern Shrike]]s and [[American Goshawk]]. |
| − | Spring: A great place for migrating waterfowl is easily viewed from Hoagland-Blackstub Rd. | + | '''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. | + | '''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. | + | '''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=== | ===Check-list=== | ||
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===Contact Details=== | ===Contact Details=== | ||
| − | + | Tel: 330-637-2856 (Park Office) | |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | [http://www.ohiodnr.com/parks/mosquito/tabid/771/Default.aspx Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area] | |
''Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher'' | ''Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher'' | ||
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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 American 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
Content and images originally posted by USA_Twitcher
