Last night (7 September), Linda McLaren and I counted 170+ Great Egrets as they came in to roost at the north end of Luther Marsh. We were there from approximately 710 - 800 PM. Most egrets came in right at..or a bit after ..official sunset. They roosted in small (5-10-15') bushes and trees that appeared to be in standing water. Others egrets appeared to roost standing in that water. We also had about 6 Black-crowned Night-Herons and 2 American Bitterns. Linda and members of the Upper Credit Naturalist's Club counted approximately 150 Great Egrets, 6 night-herons and 8 Great Blue herons at the same location on Friday (5 September).
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has historical information on this roosting site. Directions: From Grand Valley, west of Orangeville, take Hwy 25 north to 8-9 Concession, turn left and go to Sideroad 21-22, turn right and go to the 2nd designated Luther Marsh access road - both of them will be on your left and are signed. Park at the 2nd entrance and hike in on the path for about 300-400 m. The egrets roost off to your right, across a water channel in low trees/bushes. There will be water with dead trees off to your left. It's best to arrive after 715 PM, so there will be a few egrets in the roost for you to see where they will congregate. Good luck, Chip Phone-416-739-5846 Fax-416-739-5845 Cell-416-518-4329 [EMAIL PROTECTED] A poor day in the field is better than a good day in the office ! _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
