A White Pelican discovered on the Long Point CBC remains in the area as of January 1. It has been most frequently observed between Port Rowan Harbour and Booth’s Harbour, but anywhere between Port Dover and Port Rowan is fair game. It spends more time farther out in the bay than you might expect.
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