Three Mute Swans were foraging in shallows about a quarter of mile south
of the entrance to Lake Rd. as you leave Rt. 90. The birds were
easily viewed from the high bluff as you drive south on Lake Rd. The
swans were joined by a small flock of Mallards. Also of interest were
several flocks of Common Goldeneyes with 25 to 50 birds per flock; some
were easily viewed with binoculars. While observing the Goldeneyes on
the bluff behind the Wells College heating plant a Short-eared Owl flew
north at eye level against a colorful winter sunset giving me a greater
sense of the constant drama of our beloved lake.
Searching for Short-eared Owls along the remainder of Lake Rd. and
Rafferty Rd. were not productive.
Bill Roberts
Aurora
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