[Ontbirds]West Perth Wetlands - waterbirds

[Steve Thorpe]

There are good numbers of ducks in the lagoons at West Perth Wetlands.  The water level is high in all the cells; most of the ducks are in the largest cell at the south end.  Species seen include
 
Northern Pintail           5+
Gadwall                     5+
Northern Shoveler      50+
Green-wing Teal        100+
Lesser Scaup               8
American Black Duck    10+
American Coot             1
Horned Lark                20+
 
West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell.  From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street.  Go across Frank Street and park in the gravel area near the ball field.  The ;agoons are straight ahead.
 
Steve Thorpe
Stratford
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