A quick run to the north revealed no geese of any kind along Cty Rd #9 north of Fournier. The flooded fields along the South Nation River have drained quickly so the potential attraction has disappeared. East of Bourget at Cobb's Lake Creek there is the usual flooding but there was still considerable ice. Both Canadas and Snows were at a great distance but the setting will be changing soon as the ice melts.
Along Frank Kenney the flooding has subsided but the area is still a major attraction for Canadas. The same is true along Milton. There were only two Snows among the huge number of Canadas. Late in the day, some Snows were gathering at a quarry on Cty Rd 43 east of Winchester. Many were Lesser Snow Geese. These flocks have a much higher percentage of blues than the Greaters. The ponds at Winchester and fields near Chesterville usually have a higher percentage of Lessers than further east. Finally there was a report that around 7:15 p.m., large flocks returned to the St. Lawrence at Westley's Point east of Lancaster along South Service Rd. Many of these seem to be heading into Quebec for daytime feeding then returning at night. Brian Morin _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
