Hi All Today we saw a large number of Tundra Swans within the Park, in the Sanctuary Pond area. I would estimate a couple of thousand swans could be seen from the Marsh Boardwalk tower. Sanctuary pond is frozen but the edge of the pond to the east is open and that's where the swans were, Lake Pond. Tundra Swans were also seen in large numbers, in the late afternoon, north of the Park in the Hillman Marsh area flying to the south, possibly to the Lake Pond area. I estimate over 500 were seen flying south around 4:30-5pm. A really beautiful sight. Also seen from the Tower were two Great Horned Owls in the willows directly north of the tower. Over the Marsh we saw an adult Northern Harrier, a juvie Northern Harrier and a Bald Eagle. No, I did not sight any other large pale raptors. Of other interest, off the west side of the tipless tip, a Black Scoter. Good Birding, Ellen Smout London, Ont. Hillman Marsh is located 5 km north of Point Pelee, kidding Mark. Directions: From Windsor take Highway #3 to Leamington. Take Oak Street approximately 7 km east of Leamington. The main entrance to Hillman Marsh is located on County Road 37 at the 2nd Concession Road. Please note: the road on the south side of the Marsh has been CLOSED since last fall and is still posted closed. Also of note Concession C, toward the lake, is down to one lane with giant evil cement squares in the lane on the north side. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com