The Ross's Goose and 2 blue morph Snow Geese are still being seen
throughout the day every day at Aylmer WMA and are relatively easy to
pick out. Both spend most of the day fairly close to the two main
viewing stands.
Five Cackling Geese were seen well today, possibly the same 5 that were
reported last Friday.
The main pond is still about 40% frozen. The count for Tundra Swans
increased to 1800 today while Canada Goose remains in the 400 range.
Highlights today included the arrival of a Sandhill Crane, a Northern
Shrike that was seen most of the afternoon hunting the Bobolink meadow
north of the stands, an Eastern Meadowlark back on territory and at
least two Rough-legged Hawks.
Directions:
Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive
south from Exit 203 on Elgin Road / Hwy 73 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.
Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski
[email protected]
Harrietsville Ontario
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