Now I can confirm that my first flock of Snow Geese was heard last Saturday
night. It was only a few seconds, at a distance, so I wasn't quite certain
but what a night this has been. The sky has been alive with the sounds of
flock after flock of Snow Geese going over. First there was a single large
flight of about 1,100 heading east at 7:30 p.m. Then 40 minutes later the
reverse trip heading west began. Most flocks were 25-100 birds but a few
large ones of 200-400 passed overhead, well illuminated by city lights.
Getting a good tally is difficult but likely 2,500-3,000 birds were
observed heading west. Then the flocks started heading east again, all the
while calling loudly. This was probably the best night show I've seen with
these birds. The traditional areas around Riceville, Casselman, Carlsbad
Springs, Alfred, Alexandria and North Lancaster should be checked for
possible concentrations as fields open up this week.
Brian Morin
