[Ontbirds]FW: OFO entry

[John Stirrat]

Forwarded for Ross Lamb:

 

Hi John and thanks again.

 

I'm not sure if the term "race" is used anymore or if "subspecies" is the
more proper/accurate word. Feel free to change it if you think it is out of
date.

 

Here's what I wrote. Any corrections will be appreciated!

 

Greater White-fronted Goose: Port of Newcastle.

 

Greetings Ontbirders

 

This morning, around 10:30 a.m., I saw a Greater White-fronted Goose at the
Port of Newcastle Harbour. It was foraging with a group of Canada geese on
the west bank of the river directly across from the parking lot at the end
of Mill Street. It had a very prominent orange bill -- about as bright
orange as its legs -- and appears to have been representative of the
Greenland race. I will send a photo of the bird to OFO's web page pending
the purchase of a new computer. ;-) 

 

Directions: At Newcastle, take exit 440 off the 401, then head south on Mill
Street. Follow the street to the Lake Ontario shoreline and stop at the
small parking lot/dock at Lakeshore Rd.

 

Happy birding!

 

Ross Lamb

rosslamb AT hotmail.com