More swans and dog walking

 Rick had seen swans on a pond behind the Aylmer police college before, so we went to see how many were there.

When he was here before, the swans filled the air with 100s of them landing and taking off.

 

There were a lot in the water but none in the air. It was very windy and maybe that had them grounded (or ponded)

We walked around to the 4 different lookout areas. Just swans and geese, we didn't see any other waterfowl.

We had driven this far so continued down to the lake and drove around Port Stanley and Port Burwell

where a tug was out in the harbour entrance using its engine to move the silt and dredge the river entrance.

Port Burwell lighthouse.

On the way home we passed the damaged windmill. It happened during the big storms the previous week. The motor and blades fell to the ground. Unknown whether it was the high winds or perhaps a lightning strike.

Ducks are back on the Bay.

I love it when the lake is calm enough that they leave these long, watery, vees.

Looking after Ruby for a few weeks and that means

some walks on the Backus trails.

So many furry coyote scat that I can't believe there are any rabbits left.

Spring is trying but

bu the nights are still crisp enough for some clear stars. Horsehead Nebula, photo by Rick.