Hello again Ontbirders.
The good weather we enjoyed this morning was short lived with rains
starting again this evening.
However, a couple of quick checks late this afternoon at the Moodie
Drive Quarry Ponds produced a few interesting sightings.
There were no hunters nearby, and thousands of geese came in low,
providing a delightful late evening flight of waterfowl.
Duck diversity continues with good numbers of several species
including Ruddy Duck, Ring-necked Duck and Hooded Merganser.
Smaller numbers include Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye, both
Scaup, and both larger Mergansers.
A single female Black Scoter was of interest.
The Long-billed Dowitcher is still present, hanging out with 3
Greater Yellowlegs.
A juvenile Snowy Owl was in the field opposite the Moodie Drive gate.
As light diminished, it flew west, flushing the gulls feeding in the
field.
Directions to the Moodie Drive Quarry Ponds courtesy Neily World:
http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/stony8.htm
Cheerio
Tony Beck
http://www.tonybeck.ca
Always An Adventure
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