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[Ontbirds] Snow Geese in the east

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Brian Morin
Thu, Mar 26, 2020 2:15 PM

A quick run to the north revealed no geese of any kind along Cty Rd #9
north of Fournier. The flooded fields along the South Nation River have
drained quickly so the potential attraction has disappeared. East of
Bourget at Cobb's Lake Creek there is the usual flooding but there was
still considerable ice. Both Canadas and Snows were at a great distance but
the setting will be changing soon as the ice melts.

Along Frank Kenney the flooding has subsided but the area is still a major
attraction for Canadas. The same is true along Milton. There were only two
Snows among the huge number of Canadas.

Late in the day, some Snows were gathering at a quarry on Cty Rd 43 east of
Winchester. Many were Lesser Snow Geese. These flocks have a much higher
percentage of blues than the Greaters. The ponds at Winchester and fields
near Chesterville usually have a higher percentage of Lessers than further
east.

Finally there was a report that around 7:15 p.m., large flocks returned to
the St. Lawrence at Westley's Point east of Lancaster along South Service
Rd. Many of these seem to be heading into Quebec for daytime feeding then
returning at night.

Brian Morin

A quick run to the north revealed no geese of any kind along Cty Rd #9 north of Fournier. The flooded fields along the South Nation River have drained quickly so the potential attraction has disappeared. East of Bourget at Cobb's Lake Creek there is the usual flooding but there was still considerable ice. Both Canadas and Snows were at a great distance but the setting will be changing soon as the ice melts. Along Frank Kenney the flooding has subsided but the area is still a major attraction for Canadas. The same is true along Milton. There were only two Snows among the huge number of Canadas. Late in the day, some Snows were gathering at a quarry on Cty Rd 43 east of Winchester. Many were Lesser Snow Geese. These flocks have a much higher percentage of blues than the Greaters. The ponds at Winchester and fields near Chesterville usually have a higher percentage of Lessers than further east. Finally there was a report that around 7:15 p.m., large flocks returned to the St. Lawrence at Westley's Point east of Lancaster along South Service Rd. Many of these seem to be heading into Quebec for daytime feeding then returning at night. Brian Morin