At approximately 3:25 P.M. this afternoon while briefly scanning Aurora Bay,
immediately south of the Wells College maintenance plant, I spotted what looked
like a pair of Eared Grebes about 300-400 yards off shore. This was just behind
and adjacent to the gas pumps. In addition there were 20 Bufflehead and a pair
of Common Goldeneye nearby but moving in the direction of the Wells College
Boathouse. The CG drake meandered away from the small raft but joined the group
periodically. I am hopeful that more astute birders will be able confirm
definitively the species of grebes.
In addition, between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., we saw an assortment of birds on
various country roads in and around Aurora including Canada Geese, Snow Geese,
American Crows, Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, D-e Juncos, Blue Jays, House
Finches, House Sparrows, American Robins, European Starlings, Rock Pigeons,
Red-tailed Hawks, Merlin, Northern Harrier, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downey
Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, Mourning Doves, etc. An eBird report was
filed. Good birding. Bill Roberts
Aurora
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