Gaggles of geese and nesting loons on the Otonabee River

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I spotted the geese and loons while driving on River Rd.N. between Locks 23 & 24, the morning of June 21st. Beautiful site to behold. The ice and high water levels earlier this spring displaced clumps of natural vegetation. The loons are making good use of some of these.

Sandy Lockwood

gaggles of geese - Lock 23 & 24 - June 21- Sandy Lockwood

gaggles of geese – Lock 23 & 24 – June 21- Sandy Lockwood

Female loon on nest between Lock 23-24 June 21 Sandy Lockwood

Female loon on nest between Lock 23-24 on June 21 – Sandy Lockwood

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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