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Wildlife Program Weekly Activity Reports

These weekly Wildlife Program reports summarize the current activities of our field and headquarters staff. They are arranged by our four goals: 1) Conserve and protect native fish and wildlife; 2) Provide sustainable fishing, hunting and other wildlife-related recreational and commercial experiences; 3) Promote a healthy economy, protect community character, maintain an overall high quality of life, and deliver high-quality customer service; and 4) Build an effective and efficient organization by supporting our workforce, improving business processes, and investing in technology. They are also arranged by our five divisions: 1) Game, 2) Wildlife Diversity, 3) Lands, 4) Science, and 5) Outreach; and by our six regions: 1) Eastern, 2) North-central, 3) South-central, 4) North Puget Sound, 5) Southwest, and 6) Coastal, including Wildlife Areas within those regions. (Reported activities will not necessarily reflect every goal, division or region each week.)

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November 28

Survey of Breeding Common Loons: District Wildlife Program Staff Annemarie Prince and Dana Base carried out surveys of district lakes that have historical breeding season records of Common Loons. Lakes surveyed included Big Meadow, Ferry, Fish, Long, North Skookum, Pierre, South Skookum, and Swan Lakes. Adult pairs of Common Loons were observed on Big Meadow, Ferry, Long, Pierre, and Swan Lakes with juvenile loons seen on Long Lake (two) Pierre Lake (one), and Swan Lake (two).

Dusky Grouse: Dusky grouse breeding display behavior is in full swing during Spring. Birds can often be viewed at a fairly close distance. Any unit of the Methow Wildlife Area with a mix of shrub-steppe and ponderosa pine habitat is a good bet for viewing opportunities.