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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 



I would like to thank the Montana Natural Heritage Program 

 under the direction of David Center for the opportunity to do 

 this harlequin duck survey. Their friendly assistance and 

 pleasant working atmosphere was greatly appreciated. I also 

 thank the Forest Service Ranger District personnel for their 

 assistance and providing information that helped complete this 

 document. 

 ASSOCIATED SPECIES OBSERVED 



American Dippers (Cinclus mexicanus) were observed on all 

 the creeks surveyed, except for Little Trail Creek. Common 

 mergansers ( Me rgus merganser) , with broods were also observed. 



