Yesterday while birding near Mitchell's Bay, came across two very white Snowy Owls near Mitchell's Bay, south of Wallaceburg, northwest of Chatham. They were out in the fields on either side of Mallard Line, sitting on the ground or on posts. Both were likely males due to striking white colour. Likely one of these was the snowy seen on the St. Clair CBC recently. Bring your scope.
If you go soon, watch for the many swans that are in the area. You may find a large grouping down in a field. Please let me know at my email if you do find a large group of swans in any field in the area of the owls. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have a look out in Mitchell's Bay, and have a visit to ST. Clair Waterfowl area while down there as well. Lots of waterfowl there to view. Several Bald Eagles were also noted along the water and marshes. There is a large group of geese down on Bradley Line, just south of the management area. There are several snow geese and possibly cackling geese within the group. Pete Read Directions. Since highway 40 (ST. Clair Rd) runs between Wallaceburg and Chatham, will give directions according to this road. >From Chatham, north on 40 to St. Andrew's Line, about 5th line out ( 2nd from Walmart) Go west, left, to Bear Line Rd, and then north on Bear Line, to Mallard, the 5th left. After the intersection with Winter Line, be watching for the owls on either side of the road, within the next half km. Last seen yesterday, after lunch. One was on the north side, out past a "cattle farm" with loads of hay and some large barns. It was sitting on posts. The other on the south side was just out standing it its field. >From Wallaceburg south on 40 to Electric Line, go south, right to Bear Line, and then left, to Mallard. (not having come from that direction, hopefully Electric is a good crossover to Bear and besides, have you ever been through a town called Electric?) Then directions are as above. St. Clair Wildlife Management Area, is off Town Line Rd. Two roads south of Mallard, see above, along Winter Line, is Rivard. Go south on Rivard and it turns left into Town Line. Go down Town Line, to Balmoral, first rd, on left, and the entrance to the waterfowl area is there, just over a small bridge. Try not to disturb the waterfowl. If on the road into the management area, stay in your vehicle if possible. And if on Balmoral, don't make yourself too visible to the waterfowl out in the marsh. Bradley Line is just the next road south on Town Line. The geese are in fields on the north side, from the corner all the way down to Bradley Farms, and could be congregated any time of day, but usually by pm. Again use your car as a blind unless the geese are out across the fields.
