The Snow Goose spectacle continued today with flocks descending on
cornfields northeast of Lancaster (actually north and east of Bainsville)
after 5:30. Most remained at a considerable distance from roads so no
detailed observations were possible but there were such large numbers that
the show was great anyway. I didn't do a good count today but the number
was at least as large as was reported yesterday, 130,000. Most that settled
were flocks of 15,000 or above. Others continued on into Quebec in long
irregular lines that blanketed the sky for some time. I heard that many of
the birds returned to the river at 7:20.
I watched a flock of five Greater White-fronted Geese drop in north of
Curry Hill on Concession 3. The birds flew off after a few minutes and were
not refound.
Monday is a snow day here so it will be interesting to see what happens
when it warms up for the rest of the week.
Brian Morin