22 people met at Andrew Haydon Park for a pleasant afternoon of birding.With thin overcast, a mild breeze from the southeast and mild late fall temperatures, we explored the south shore of Lac Deschenes.Viewing conditions were good, and birds were reasonably cooperative. The water levels remained relatively low exposing good shorebird habitat. Although diversity was slightly low, there was plenty to keep us entertained. We started off with a flock of 12 Black Scoter and an adult Snow Goose. The group struggled to view one Cackling Goose amongst the thousands of Canada Geese. However, we were later graced with one classic Richardson's Cackling Goose at very close range. Other highlights include 7 White-rumped Sandpipers, 8 Dunlin, 2 Horned Larks, Black-bellied Plover, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-necked Grebe, Common Loon, Bald Eagle and Black-crowned Night-Heron. The evening ended with thousands of geese flying into Lac Deschenes, mainly from the west. Total Species = 34 Good Birding Tony Beck & Nina StavlundAlways An Adventure Inc.http://alwaysanadventure.ca _______________________________________________ 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
