Snow Geese were concentrated in two areas of Eastern Ontario today - along the flooded South Nation River north of Fournier and at Green Valley. The numbers were huge.
The South Nation birds were on the west side of Cty Rd 15 heading north out of Fournier. The fields have become a large lake at this point and the area will remain flooded for some time yet. The likelihood of the birds remaining in the general area is good. Counting was difficult due to light conditions in late afternoon but about 5,000 birds was a reasonable estimate. Flooded fields just south of Green Valley on Cty Rd 34 had a massive flock on the ground and in the water. There were at least 12,000 and they were present into the evening. The birds occasionally lifted off but were mainly on the ground. This area will also likely remain flooded for a while yet. Brian Morin Cornwall Fournier can be reached from Hwy 417. Take exit 51 north through St. Isidore along Cty Rd 9. Continue to Cty Rd 10. Turn right to Fournier. In Fournier turn left on Cty Rd 15. The area is a short distance north of there. The area on Cty Rd 34 is just south of Green Valley and can be accessed from the south via Hwy 401 at Lancaster, exit 814 and from the north via Hwy 417 exit 35. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
