Icy Conditions on the Sarnia Bay

 and St. Clair River!

I stopped for a quick walk at the Sarnia Bay on a very cold morning. A pair of Canada Geese were resting away from the water.

Lots more Canada Geese - huddled on the ice.

I laughed when I saw this row of chairs. They provide a front row seat to action on the St. Clair River, without being blocked by nearby parked cars. Most people will be waiting until warmer weather to take advantage of the rest spots with a view!

Female Wood Duck

Female Common Goldeneye

A few dozen gulls, including a Great Black-backed Gull rested on the trapped ice...

...while other gulls floated downriver.

I had turned away from the river, but when I looked back, all the gulls were in the air. They were likely disturbed by a cruising Bald Eagle.

Ice fishermen always seem to be out on the ice before it has had a chance to properly thicken.

A freighter traveled up the river causing some Red-breasted Mergansers to take flight.