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region but in the Fall of 1942 it was reported as more abundant on the 
farmlands southeast of the refuge than it had been in previous years. 
“The black bear which was common in early times is again becoming 
common, similarly, the beaver which was greatly reduced from its previous 
abundance, has shown rapid increases, while the white-tailed deer has 
become numerous enough to permit the issuance of open seasons in the 
winters of 1941 and 1942. Such fur-bearers as the mink, muskrat, fox, otter, 
raccoon and skunk have increased since the establishment of the refuge and 
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Refuge offices 
the subsequent protection given these species. The stately moose is occa- 
sionally seen in some secluded spot and the cows and their young are known 
to seek shelter here. 
“Thus man is turning his ingenuity and learning to overcoming the 
results attained by the lack of vision and greed of former years, and the 
Seney Marshes are again becoming the wild life haven they were before 
the white man’s advent.” 
ROADSIDE CENSUS 
Before leaving Chicago Dr. Lewy and Mr. Bartel had decided to make a 
roadside census, which could be easily taken due to the O.P.A. 35-mile speed 
lhmit. The weather was very hot, with a slight southwest wind. All birds 
that could be identified were recorded, and following are those seen between 
Chicago and Milwaukee, listed in the order observed, new birds being added 
to the list as seen along the road: 
Song sparrow, 7; purple martin, 9; starling, too numerous to count; 
killdeer, 4; sparrow hawk, 4; redwing, 7; robin, 3; northern flicker, 4; 
bronzed grackle, 3; chimney swift, 5; house wren, 2; meadowlark, 10; yellow 
warbler, 1; crow, 8; red-bellied woodpecker, 1; kingfisher, 9; blue jay, 3; 
goldfinch, 3; indigo bunting, 3; mourning dove, 6; ring-necked pheasant, 1; 
cowbird, 3; green heron, 1; barn swallow, 3; red-headed woodpecker, 1; 
northern yellow-throat, 1; tree swallow, 1; quail, 1. 
