Birders,
Today I was able to pick out an adult Greater White-fronted Goose in the
front field at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. The bird was darkish overall and
much smaller that the Canadas. It had a seemingly orange bill (I didn't have
my scope, just bins.)The scapulars were lacking in bold patterning. The
underside was fairly dark with thick speckles, some of which were close to
the vent. Perhaps Greenland race? I am uncertain but maybe someone who has
experience with this subspecies will be able to tell.
As a side note, there is a tame pair of Snow Geese in the pond at the Miner
Sanctuary (one white phase; one blue phase) - don't be fooled thinking these
two birds are wild migrants.
A Surf Scoter was present at Wheatley Harbour on Feb 27.
Jack Miners is located on Con.3 west.- 3km north of the town of Kingsville.
Good Birding,
Dean Ware
Wheatley ON.
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