Since the major flight on Tuesday, smaller numbers continue to drift in daily - a few thousand. With fields opening up, geese are heading north from the St. Lawrence River to feed but precise locations have not yet been identified. Yesterday I encountered small flocks totaling about 3000 birds heading north between Ingleside and Hwy 416. Large numbers are being reported further east along Hwy 401 east of Lancaster well into Quebec. The site identified on Tuesday just east of Lancaster on the river would be a good starting point to check for Greater Snow Geese.
Brian Morin Directions: Exit Hwy 401 at Lancaster. At the stop light at the end of the exit ramp go straight, onto South Service Rd. Proceed 5 km to Westney Point, where you can clearly see the river. The birds were on ice floes today but may come onto the main ice edge as the floes continue downriver. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
