An adult Ross Goose (white phase) was present today around noon in a flock
of about 140 Greater Snow Goose near Hallville in Eastern Ontario. The bird
was found by Tom Hanrahan and seen by several other observers, the birds
were loafing beside a small pond and were still present when I left. Also of
interest were two "Cackling Goose" on the Rideau River at Moodie's Bay,
Ottawa.
Mark Gawn
Ottawa, Canada
Directions: Ross Goose: From route 43 in Hallville follow Rural Route #1
north several kilometers until you see a large dugout on the eastside of the
road; there is a large concentration of geese alternating between feeding in
nearby cornfields and loafing by the pond. Cackling Goose: Seen along the
shore at the corner of Riverside and Walkley Roads.
