This morning my wife and I were driving west on highway 407, and at 8:38 I saw a large white bird flying with broad wings. As we drew closer it was clearly of the egret family. As we passed it, the bird was on the passenger side of the car, and my wife was able to note that the extended legs were black with yellow feet. Because it was headed in a north-easterly direction, she was not able to see its bill. Moving at 100+ km does not provide best conditions for identification, but this probably was a Snowy Egret. Those living in North York may want to check local water bodies.
Sandy Alexander (Sandy) L. Darling Flamborough (905) 689 7481 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
