Species benefiting from the habitat restoration and protection project include migratory waterfowl such as wood duck and American black duck, as well as migratory songbirds such as wood thrush and yellow warbler.  Prior to and during construction of this year’s project a female American black duck and brood were observed multiple times on a wetland site on the same property which was restored two years prior.  The landowner, Ashland Bayfield Douglas Iron - Land Conservation Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Ashland Fishery Resources Office partnered on the project.  Funding from the Service was provided through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.