The new Williams Reservoir next to Bresler Reservoir near Lima was loaded with waterfowl today. There were 7 white geese that varied from looking like pure Ross’s geese to likely hybrids.
Link to pictures of the geese:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasamoto/6848807530/

The most numerous ducks were Ring-necked, Ruddy, and Lesser Scaup, with over 600 of these three species.

Ducks at the reservoir:
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck

The wetland west of the reservoir had hundreds of dabblers, and looks like it might be good for shorebirds, though none were seen today. This wetland can be viewed from the path on the reservoir embankment on the west side.
Rick Asamoto
Miamisburg

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