Not much has changed birdwise, but the highlight was the presence of many Red-throated Loons. At first I did not see any, but then two or three popped up which I thought was nice.
After walking the trail on south point, I decided to walk back the beach. Red-throated Loons kept popping up everywhere!
I counted at least 35, then Steve came along with a scope and came up with 37. Certainly a significant number for this time of year.
With last week's wind, there has been more significant erosion along south point.
Past the "washout" it has cut right back in and one cannot walk through there anymore! Rondeau is shrinking!
We stopped by to see the wintering Red-headed Woodpecker as well.
The campground was rather quiet this day.
On the way home, I swung around to Ridgetown Lagoons. With the open water, there were lots of geese and swans.
Four Snow Geese stood out, and one stuck out like a sore thumb. It was almost black! Certainly the darkest snow goose I have ever seen.
Sunday, I decided to head to Sarnia to view the continuing Harlequin Ducks. They are still attracted to the fast water at the start (not mouth) of the St. Clair River. Still in US waters though.
The St. Clair River still remains almost devoid of ducks, but the gulls continue at Corunna.
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Things are always changed there, but still nothing different. This morning there were over 2000 Herrring Gulls present. I did pick out one Glaucous, one Iceland, one Lesser Black-backed and two Ring-billed.
They were quite spread out today and farther out on the river. The sun was bright (weather forecast wrong yet again) so lighting was harsh.
While, there, M.B. picked out the hybrid Glaucous X Great Black-backed Gull. It is difficult to pick out unless you see it fly. Never got a photo though.
Another weekend is about to close, as time flies on.
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