The Barnacle Goose was showing very nicely on Belmont Lake this morning. I arrived shortly after 7:00 AM and quickly located the bird on the open water toward the north end of the lake. It eventually climbed onto the ice and allowed for even better study as I watched the bird preen and let out some "barking" call notes. Sub flocks began exiting the lake at around 8:15 AM. The Barnacle lingered a bit longer and eventually took off heading toward the northwest.
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