The Ross's Goose was back at Aylmer WMA today after being absent
yesterday and was seen from at least 10 a.m. to 445 p.m. when we were
there.
No Cackling Geese were picked out of the goose mob today.
The two blue morph Snow Geese were still present.
There was a mass exodus of Tundra Swans this morning. Swans numbered
3100 at 8 a.m. but dwindled to about 700 by 10 a.m. as flock after flock
left and headed northwest. Many visitors to Aylmer WMA commented that
they had seen flocks of swans heading N and NW as they drove from their
home towns to see the swans Aylmer.
The main pond is mostly open now. Other highlights today included a
singing Eastern Meadowlark, the continuing Northern Shrike and a 4th
year "white belly" Bald Eagle.
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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