This afternoon at 2:30 p.m. there were 14 Greater White-fronted Geese at
Aylmer Wildlife Management Area..
We haven't visited Aylmer WMA since Nov 28 so don't know if these are
the same birds that we reported to Ontbirds that day [13 individuals] or
a different flock. A couple of winter listers have reported not seeing
the white-fronts at Aylmer over the last few days. If they are the same
group as showed up on Nov 28, perhaps they are moving back and forth
between here and Aylmer sewage lagoons which are about 5 km to the
southwest, which would account for their absence for part of the day.
The birds were feeding with Canada Geese in the short-cut grassed field
to the north of the ponds within the enclosure. Also present were 120
Tundra Swans, 500+ Canada Geese, 2 male Northern Pintails, 500+
Mallards, 30 Green-winged Teal and 25 American Black Ducks.
Directions:
Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive
south on Hwy 73 from Exit 203 [on Elgin Road which becomes Imperial Road
once you are in Elgin County]. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn
right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario
Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing
stands.
To get to Aylmer lagoons from Aylmer WMA, drive south on Hacienda Road.
Turn right/east on Glencolin Line. Cross over Hwy 73/Imperial Road and
drive to Rodgers Road. Turn left/south on Rodgers and drive about 1 km
to the sewage lagoons on the right. You may have to walk west along the
berms to the 3rd or 4th lagoon.
Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski
Harrietsville, ON
[email protected]
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