A Ross's Goose was reported from Alymer Wildlife Management Area in mid
afternoon today [March 20] and was still present when we checked at 630
p.m. this evening.
The ponds at Aylmer are still frozen except for the small bay in front
of the main viewing stand. This is where the Ross's Goose was with 100+
Tundra Swans, 240 Canada Geese, 12 Mallards and 3 Pintails were.
The Stewardship Council has been feeding corn all week and so the
chances of at least a few geese and swans being present on Saturday are
much improved over last weekend. However, temperatures forecast to drop
to -10C over Saturday and Sunday nights may re-freeze the ponds and
force most of the waterfowl to move on.
Directions:
Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive
south from Exit 203 on Elgin Road / Hwy 73 which becomes Imperial Road
once you are in Elgin County. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn
right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario
Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing stands.
Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski
[email protected]
Harrietsville Ontario
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