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[Ontbirds] Pink-footed Goose in Ottawa update

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MICHAEL TATE
Wed, Apr 10, 2019 11:21 PM

This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) until about 3.45 pm. The bird was in the flooded area east of the road at the bridge over the creek and remained there the total time. After 3.45pm the bird could not be relocated in this area. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who may consider travelling any distance tomorrow (or later) as to the circumstances of the flooding and Goose migration in this area. The area between Milton Rd and Frank Kenny Rd north of Russell Rd. floods annually and attracts huge flocks of Geese. By several estimates there are currently between 25,000 and 30,000 Canada Geese in this 1.5 km sq area. This obviously makes finding one similar looking bird rather difficult. This is not meant to discourage anyone from searching but rather to plan adequate time to search given the numbers of birds involved. We will update to Ontbirds any sightings as soon as possible.
Michael

Michael Tate

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This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) until about 3.45 pm. The bird was in the flooded area east of the road at the bridge over the creek and remained there the total time. After 3.45pm the bird could not be relocated in this area. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who may consider travelling any distance tomorrow (or later) as to the circumstances of the flooding and Goose migration in this area. The area between Milton Rd and Frank Kenny Rd north of Russell Rd. floods annually and attracts huge flocks of Geese. By several estimates there are currently between 25,000 and 30,000 Canada Geese in this 1.5 km sq area. This obviously makes finding one similar looking bird rather difficult. This is not meant to discourage anyone from searching but rather to plan adequate time to search given the numbers of birds involved. We will update to Ontbirds any sightings as soon as possible. Michael Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone
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MICHAEL TATE
Thu, Apr 11, 2019 4:12 PM

Bird is being seen now at same location
Mike

Michael Tate

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On Apr 10, 2019, at 7:21 PM, MICHAEL TATE via ONTBIRDS birdalert@ontbirds.ca wrote:

This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) until about 3.45 pm. The bird was in the flooded area east of the road at the bridge over the creek and remained there the total time. After 3.45pm the bird could not be relocated in this area. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who may consider travelling any distance tomorrow (or later) as to the circumstances of the flooding and Goose migration in this area. The area between Milton Rd and Frank Kenny Rd north of Russell Rd. floods annually and attracts huge flocks of Geese. By several estimates there are currently between 25,000 and 30,000 Canada Geese in this 1.5 km sq area. This obviously makes finding one similar looking bird rather difficult. This is not meant to discourage anyone from searching but rather to plan adequate time to search given the numbers of birds involved. We will update to Ontbirds any sightings as soon as possible.
Michael

Michael Tate

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Bird is being seen now at same location Mike Michael Tate Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2019, at 7:21 PM, MICHAEL TATE via ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > > This bird was found by Vincent Fyson this morning and was present on Frank Kenny Rd (also known as Cox Country Rd. ) until about 3.45 pm. The bird was in the flooded area east of the road at the bridge over the creek and remained there the total time. After 3.45pm the bird could not be relocated in this area. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who may consider travelling any distance tomorrow (or later) as to the circumstances of the flooding and Goose migration in this area. The area between Milton Rd and Frank Kenny Rd north of Russell Rd. floods annually and attracts huge flocks of Geese. By several estimates there are currently between 25,000 and 30,000 Canada Geese in this 1.5 km sq area. This obviously makes finding one similar looking bird rather difficult. This is not meant to discourage anyone from searching but rather to plan adequate time to search given the numbers of birds involved. We will update to Ontbirds any sightings as soon as possible. > Michael > > > > Michael Tate > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide > Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists >