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MBSP and farm field sightings 4-Nov-2006

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A brief cruise through Maumee Bay St Park this morning netted a single Greater White-fronted Goose and a possible Cackling Goose on the inland simming beach. The possible Cackling was of course much smaller than all of the other Canadas, including an orange collared and several whit-collared birds. It was also a little smaller than the GWFG. It was small headed, and short necked. Unfortunately I did not get a good look at the bill but am left with the impression that a stubby bill would lend to a small headed look.

Last fall the geese numbers and diversity at this location increase right up to the point the inland lake froze over so I suspect these birds will be around a while. Do note that they fly out to near by agri fields to feed early in the morning and return mid morning. I presume there is a similar evening flight.

In addition, a few Tundra Swans have been around the last few days, often seen in the agri fields south of Little Cedar Point NWR.
created by jr on Jan 22, 2007 at 04:04:06 pm     Comments: 0

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