Winter Birding 25/26: The Visitors
Winter is one of my favourite times of year to get off the couch and get some fresh air. The birds are not as plentiful as in other seasons, but we, here in sw Ontario are treated to many Arctic species. Waterfowl and raptors that migrate here to escape the brutal winter of their Arctic breeding grounds treat us to good views if we are patient and lucky! Some people, including myself, call this 'Weird Duck Season'! Bluewater Bridge (Canada Side) This winter especially has been extremely cold and snowy, with long durations of below seasonal temps and wind chills. Today I am sitting at -16 with a windchill of -30 with about 2 ' of snow on the ground that just came overnight with blowing snow and squalls. The 402 is closed in both directions and Hwy 21 from Grand Bend to Forest is closed, so unless I drive a sled, I'm staying in and staying local today! Lake Huron is currently at 65% ice cover, while Lake Erie is about 94%, Lake O...