Good morning,
Just to make sure people are aware on on the lok out, I saw a possible white-fronted / pink footed goose on the Rideau River this morning +/- 0720. It was with a flock of approximately 50 Mallards on the ice below the walking bridge across the Rideau River at Strathcona Park. I only saw it for a less than 20 seconds and was unable to get a picture. A cyclist came along and it spooked the bird. I am not familiar with these birds, so any help in relocating it would help prove my sanity :)
What makes me think it was something special was its size, smaller than a Snow or Canada Goose.
It had a shorter neck and a very light greyish colouration on its back with a whitish belly. There was an illusion of barring on the wings. Unfortunately I did not get the opportunity to note colour of the feet or legs due to the mallards around it.
Thanks for the patience.
Bill Mountan,
Munster, ON
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