Two White-fronted Geese present at 10:45, at Bluffer’s park. South of the
east parking lot. Flushed by walkers, but only flew a short distance onto
the ice in the harbour. --
John Schmelefske
# 7360
RR # 4
Alliston,
Ontario,Canada,
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Hey,
I had 18 Greater White-fronted Geese at Beachville high pond this afternoon.
The birds were only in the flooded fields for a few minutes before disappearing
rapidly westward. Lots of diurnal movement nearby as well, with 4 Sandhills
cranes very high, a 2nd cycle Iceland Gull following th
At 1:00 pm today there were three White-fronted Geese sitting on a small island
in the middle of the pit.
To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn
right (north). Drive to the next intersection. Turn left (west) onto the 5th
sideroad. The pit is on the right
Two, amidst a flock of early-arriving (here) Canada Geese on Maple Ridge Road,
just west of Powassan. Powassan is some 3 uninterrupted hours due north of
Toronto, along hwy 11.
Go west along hwy (I think it is hwy 534); about one mile to Maple
Ridge. Go north about 1/2 mile prior to a
Had 6 Greater Whte-fronted Geese and 6 Snow Geese near the Everett Gravel Pits,
west of Alliston today at noon. They are hanging out with large numbers of
Canada Geese. There are a few Cackling Geese among them.
To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn
ri
I found 4 GWF Geese at the Madawaska Dam lake at Arnprior at 1:30 today.
They are with Canadas on the north side seen from Baskin Drive. The GWFs
are feeding in the field beside the water.
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I found 5 of the GWF Geese still at the Madawaska Dam lake at Arnprior at 1:30
today. they are with several thousand Canadas on the north side seen from
Baskin Drive. the GWFs are feeding in the field maybe 100m in from the water.
A tinsey bit windy today.
Ottawa west on 417 to Arnprior. exit
9 white-fronted geese with 200+ Canada geese east of 30 road, Grimsby. Exit
QEW at Christie St , go south up the escarpment (where it becomes Mountain Rd.
) Cross over Mud St. Go on to Young St and turn left ( east). They are in a
corn field on the south side just past Industrial Park Road.
There are currently two White-fronted Geese among 500 Canadas at Deidrick Creek
where it crosses the First Concession northwest of Port Rowan. Both birds
appear to be different from the individual that was seen on the causeway
earlier this morning.
The First Concession is the road just north of
While not quite what was hoped for based on the weather forecast, today's
migrants included a few noteworthy sightings.
First off, Tundra Swans have been passing through the area in small numbers
since Friday. Birds lingering in fields mainly west of Big Creek have numbered
about 1000 birds eac
The 6 WFGE that were at Second Marsh this morning but flew away at ~8:30 are
now in a field behind the EMS station which is on the east side of the road
just south of Hwy 2 on Courtice Rd
direction; 401 to Courtice exit then north.
Dave Worthington
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Hi Ont-Birders; Today the Bruce Birding Club went to Grand Bend to see the
5000 + tundra swans reported by Maris Apse. The swans were mostly seen at a
distance but their calls could be easily heard through the damp air. The
group was lucky enough to see 5 white-fronted geese near Greenway Road. In
The 13 Greater White-fronted Geese reported yesterday afternoon by local
birders to the Middlesex-Elgin Listserv were still present this morning
at Aylmer WMA along with 500+ Canada Geese and 1000+ Mallards.
Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive
south on Hwy 73
Further to John Stirrat's post earlier today, the 5 Greater White-fronted
Geese moved between the river and the main harbour in Port Hope today,
Friday, January 26th. Then just after 4pm they took off, circled the
harbour, then flew southwest over the lake and out of sight. A Mute Swan
with the gee
The 5 Greater White-fronted Geese are back on the west side of Cobourg harbour
this morning, Friday January 13th.
Cobourg harbour is at the south end of Division Street, Exit 274 from Hwy.401.
From the foot of Division Street drive west around the harbour to the large
parking lot on the west sid
Posting for Brian Wilkie who is away from his computer :
Today , Friday Mar. 25, Brian visited the Blenheim Lagoons.
Although the cells are still mostly ice-covered, there is a
corner of Cell # 3 with a fair bit of water. This was filled with
waterfowlmaking for easy viewingkeep a good dist
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