[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Port of Newcastle

[Carol Horner]

Hello Ontbirders

This morning I made a detour on my way to Peterborough to check out  
the Port of Newcastle. As soon as I stepped out of my car an untagged  
juvenile Trumpeter Swan and a yellow-wing tagged adult #075 ran over  
to me. They seemed to have me mistaken for someone else (someone with  
food no doubt). When I left about 30 minutes later, they again rushed  
me. The adult seemed to be considering eating the car keys out of my  
hand.
In the harbour I easily located the 4 Greater White-fronted Geese  
together in a large flock of Canadas.
There was also one other "white-fronted" goose. It was a hybrid, I  
would guess a domestic x Canada cross. In addition to the white  
forecrown it also had orange legs, but the bill was black and the  
bird was as large as the Canadas it was hanging out with beside the  
parking area.

Also of interest when I stepped out of my car in Peterborough I was  
greeted with the sound of a Northern Cardinal singing.

Directions to Port of Newcastle:

Exit Highway 401 at Mill Street exit 440. Go south under the bridge.  
Turn left at the all way stop. Follow the road south to the parking  
lot by the lake.

Good Birding

Carol Horner
OFO photo page editor
photos at ofo.ca
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