The large flock of gulls persists at the Lafleche dump east of Casselman. Today
there were 30+ Glaucous Gulls, several Iceland and two first winter Thayer's
Gull, along with many Herring and Great Black-backed. Also present were
impressive numbers of Horned Lark (100+). Also seen was a flock of about 15
Common Redpoll in the Larose Forest, and the much reported Varied Thrush at
Limoges.
Lafleche Rd landfill is located at the dead end of Lafleche Road. From the >
417 take road 138 south, turning right on Lafleche road which is the first >
road south of the 417. The dump is at the end of the dead end road, > however,
the gulls are best seen loafing in the snow covered field north > of the the
road.
Mark GawnOttawa
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