I have learned that the male Barrow's Goldeneye first seen a week ago at
Presqu'ile was seen again on Friday at the lighthouse and again on
Saturday (presumably at the same place). This afternoon (Monday) at
4:25 p.m. I saw it just off the lighthouse under excellent conditions.
It was straight out from the viewing platform but diving so frequently
that I missed it for the first 10-15 minutes of scanning. It was also
tossing its head back in typical courting fashion, though there was no
female in the immediate vicinity. My two sightings (a week apart) were
both between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.
Take the Brighton exit off 401 and follow the signs to the Park, and
then follow the signs in the Park.
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Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road,
R.R. #4,
Brighton, Ontario, Canada, K0K 1H0
VOICE: (613) 475 5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
