For the thirteenth year in a row, a Eurasian Wigeon has turned up here at Long Point at Lee Brown's Waterfowl Viewing Area just west of Port Royal on Reg. Rd. 42. This year's bird was discovered yesterday evening by Doug Tozer and was there again this evening at 6:30 when I looked for it. As always I offer my usual caution about viewing the birds at Lee Brown's: Stay in your vehicle if you hope to see this bird. The birds are very skittish and all will flush at the slightest hint of human presence.
Tundra Swan migration is rapidly tailing off after last Friday's peak of at least 10,000 birds, many of which were crowded into the open lead in the ice off the mouth of Big Creek. As the Bay cleared of ice this week, the swans seemed to disappear as well. A few flocks are being seen daily; most appear to be heading straight northwest without pause. With the clearing of the ice, the Bay has filled with thousands of diving ducks. Bring a scope; most are a long way out. Our resident Sandhill Cranes can constantly be heard setting up territory in both the Big Creek and Turkey Point marshes. Ron Ridout Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 115 Front St. Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Phone: W:519-586-3531 Fax: 519-586-3532 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron Ridout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
