Around 8 pm this evening (May 27) I saw a pair of swans at the south end of Commando Lake. Both birds had more yellow on the bill than typical Tundra Swans, but one of the birds had an extensive, somewhat raised, patch of yellow covering half of the upper mandible. By the time I remembered that my phone has a camera, the birds had drifted too far away for a good photo. I heard someone say the birds had just arrived today.
Sorry for the late post. I didn't get a chance to consult a bird guide until now (and just noticed that ORBRC wants reports for this species/subspecies). I will go back to the lake tomorrow to see if I can get some photos. Directions: Commando Lake is in the middle of the town of Cochrane. From hwy 11 (the Trans-Canada Hwy), go north on 3rd Ave (this is where the highway turns west; instead of turning to follow the highway, continue north into town). Cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn right onto Railroad Street. Stay on this street until you get to the lake (on your left). Rhonda Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
