I was on the road when I got Doug's report from Belmont, so I decided to hit the lake first instead of last. I found the Ross's Goose straightaway, gleaming among the Canadas. Doug and I are in agreement that this appears to be the recently-seen "clean" individual without any staining on the sides. The Cackling Goose took a bit more effort, but after one-and-a-half loops of the trail I was able to locate it near the hidden cove. It stood out clearly on all subsequent sweeps, and I had it and the Ross's in the same binocular field twice. I scanned a bit more, picking up additional waterfowl including Wood Ducks, Pintail, PB Grebes, and Ring-necked Ducks. Also present was my first-of-year kingfisher. As I was turning to leave, I heard Greater White-fronted Geese calling. A pair took off from a well-hidden spot along the shoreline and flew north by themselves. Hopefully they return soon. Thanks again to Doug for the timely report!
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