Greetings: I was at the wetland yesterday wondering more could be done to keep
the place available
to those of us who enjoy it so much.
An American Crow entered the air space and was immediately pursued by no less
than 10 blackbirds.
Out of the trees - George - (our Osprey) also gave pursuit. I have never seen
an Osprey go after a Crow.
George did not give up until the offending Crow was out of sit. George then
returned to the nest and accepted
Gracie's gratitude. He remained on the nest for a good 15 minutes, then off he
flew.
A pair of Mute Swans came into the sky a few minutes later. They circled the
wetland, as if to land. We
have a pair of nesting Mute Swans in each cell. Each male was at the opposite
end to where the nest is located.
Each male immediately went into full attack mode. The wings were puffed up
around their bodies they were moving
through the water like battleships. Their necks were stretch to watch these
other two in the sky. The invading
pair circled once again and then up over the wires and out of sight. The two
resident swans settled down and then
took to the air and landed closer to each of their mates.
Two (very fat) Muskrat could be seen swimming amongst the numerous Green and
Blue-winged Teal.
A Spotted Sandpiper made an appearance. Keith has reported Lesser Yellowlegs
too.
The wetland is alive with such wonderful Spring sounds.
I am please to say that I had several beautiful male Myrtle Warblers in the
back garden. This is a first.
The wetland is located 7.2 kilometres south of Highway 401 at exit 509. Just
follow the road. The
entrance to the wetland is right beside the roadside platform.
Most sincerely
Maureen
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