The Great Egret originally reported by JoAnne McDonald 2 days ago is still
at the reported location. Saw it on Sunday and later in the day Monday, May
28th. In the same area was a Great Blue Heron and a Green Heron along with
about a dozen or so Ring-billed Gulls actively fishing.
On Sunday I saw a Wilson's Snipe perched on a post and singing on Earle
Armstrong near Bowesville Road. A Wilson's Snipe was seen in this same spot
last year. Also, a number of Bobolinks and American Goldfinch were seen
nearby.
Great Egret:
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/79585252
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/79585253
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/79585254
Wilson's Snipe:
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/79500378
Original report:
A great egret was observed in the stormwater management area of Riverside
South (along River Road) on Saturday. What I assume to be the same bird
was
seen in a tree in the same area on Friday afternoon.
Jo, Ottawa
Directions (by JoAnne McDonald): The stormwater ponds are along River Road -
heading southbound,
shortly past Leitrim Road on the left hand side. The Egret was observed on
the 3rd pond (furthest south). The stormwater ponds can also be observed
from walking trails accessible from within the subdivision.
W.H.
Ottawa, Ontario.
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