A pale first winter Glaucous Gull loafed on the banks of the Conestoga River late this afternoon, just downstream from the Princess Elizabeth Bridge. Farther downstream, 3 Cackling Geese were among a hundred or so Canada's. Across the road, a Northern Shrike perched in a tree top. Continuing north, there were two dusky Snowy Owls in their traditional haunts between the 4th and 6th concessions. Friday evening, a pure white Snowy was seen just north of the 8th Conc. as well.
>From Elmira, go west on Line 86. Turn north (right) on County Rd 12 at Macton and go about 3 km to the bridge. The owls are between 2 and 8 km farther along in tree tops, on fence posts or hydro poles. This is a high speed road and the shoulders are narrow in places, so take extra caution. Virgil Martin Waterloo
