Hello Ontbirds people, This morning (approx. 9:00 - noon), Bob Cermak, Aaron Hywarren, Bernie Ladouceur, Paul Mirsky and I observed a large, tight flock of Snow Geese (our collective estimate was ~ 75,000) in the Cobb's Creek floodplain area along Russell Rd. southwest of Johnston Rd., east of Bourget. Lighting and distance were prohibitive for discerning any other species among the flock though there were several blue morph Snow's. The flock appeared restless and lifted several times before re-settling in the same flooded field. As always, quite the spectacle!
Also 16 Sandhill Cranes in fields near Smith Rd. and Milton Rd southwest of Navan -- a high number for our area in spring. There is currently lots of flooding in the agricultural fields east of Ottawa, but the water is receding & will likely continue as the forecast is for sun & double-digit temps for most of the coming week....ahhh, spring at last! Directions (to the Snow Geese) from Ottawa: Hwy 417 east to exit 88. North through Vars to Russell Rd. (#26). East to Bourget and continue to Johnston Rd. which is still flooded, not yet drive-able. Chris Lewis Ottawa, ON _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
