We got a RBA from Jeff Skevington and left within the hour. When we arrived there were a few vehicles and Jeff was still there. He described to us where both species were located in among a sea of Canadas. Although we had good scope views, they were a bit distant for regular photography, but we tried anyway. The Ross's was first thought to be a hybrid with Snow Goose, but the "experts" have now changed their minds.
Before long, we got really cold with the bitter wind chill. So we got the heater going and went back via March Road and Marchurst, heading for Dunrobin to check out the Raven nest. Looks like she may be sitting on eggs.
We carried on to Vance's Side Road to look for bluebirds, but found many deer instead.
We took Greenland Road to see if there was anything at the hawk watch site, but it was quiet. So we carried on to 5th Line, once again looking for bluebirds. Finally we spotted a male on on a wire, but it took off across the road to join a female in a bush. They both left before we could snap a photo, but we found a chickadee constructing a nest in the same shrub.
We went up and down Berry trying to find the bluebirds, then returned to 5th Line to see the male on a wire. This time we got some shots.
Before leaving 5th Line for home, we saw more deer and a flock of at least 20 Wild Turkeys.
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