The Eurasian Wigeon male reported by Sylvia Roe at Aylmer Wildlife
Management Area [WMA] on March 21 has moved over to Aylmer Sewage Lagoons
which are about 3 km to the southwest of the WMA. This bird was not seen
March 22 at the WMA but was re-discovered by Al Hurst last evening at the
lagoons. We saw it this morning [Thurs, March 23] at 0930. It was with
about 100 other puddle ducks including 2 male Blue-winged Teal, our first
of this species this spring.
At Aylmer WMA swan numbers are peaking with about 2500 birds; the highest
numbers are in late afternoon to dusk. Due to the large number of swans
there are very few ducks or even Canada Geese. The eleven Snow Geese that
were present at 1000h flew off to the northwest just after we arrived.
Directions to Aylmer WMA:
Exit 203 south from 401 on Hwy 73 to College Line. Turn east/left on
College and drive to Hacienda. Turn south/right and drive past the Ontario
Police College to the entrance at the south end. Follow the access road to
the viewing stands.
Directions to Aylmer Sewage Lagoons
From Aylmer WMA drive south on Hacienda to Glencolin. Turn west/right on
Glencolin and drive through Hwy 73 to Rodgers Road. Turn left/south and the
sewage lagoons are on the right. Be advised the lagoons are posted NO
TRESPASSING so early morning, late afternoon or weekend visits are
best. In 30 years we've only been asked to leave by maintenance staff once
[last summer]. If you are asked to leave do so without being confrontational.
Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski
Harrietsville, ON
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