I just found two Snowy Egrets in the field-turned-wetland at the intersection of Mersea Rd 2 and Mersea Rd 21 north of Hillman Marsh, east of Leamington in Essex County. This is the same location as the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck. They are foraging among at least 8 Great Egrets and might require some patience to see, as they have been walking in and out of view behind some cattails. There is also a Stilt Sandpiper here, along with a decent selection of common shorebirds.
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