There are currently 2 Ross's Geese among an estimated 10,000 Snows, visible from the road just east of the Winchester Lagoons. It took about 1h of patient scoping to spot the Ross's, an adult accompanied by an immature. The Ross's were sticking together, with the adult reacting aggressively when Snows approached the immature too closely. Also present, a flock of about 500 Snow Buntings with an unknown number of Lapland Longspurs (a half dozen or so visible each time the flock lifted). The lagoons held one White-winged Scoter but little else. I would not be surpised if there are more Ross's present as it is possible to scrutinize only a small portion of the flock.
Directions. The lagoons are reached by following RR 3 north from Winchester, the goose flock is loafing in a dirt field about a half km east of the lagoon where the road curves to the north.
Mark Gawn
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There are currently 2 Ross's Geese among an estimated 10,000 Snows, visible from the road just east of the Winchester Lagoons. It took about 1h of patient scoping to spot the Ross's, an adult accompanied by an immature. The Ross's were sticking together, with the adult reacting aggressively when Snows approached the immature too closely. Also present, a flock of about 500 Snow Buntings with an unknown number of Lapland Longspurs (a half dozen or so visible each time the flock lifted). The lagoons held one White-winged Scoter but little else. I would not be surpised if there are more Ross's present as it is possible to scrutinize only a small portion of the flock.
Directions. The lagoons are reached by following RR 3 north from Winchester, the goose flock is loafing in a dirt field about a half km east of the lagoon where the road curves to the north.
Mark Gawn
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