This morning Ken and I led a beginner bird walk at Sapsucker Woods. One
highlight was a gorgeous breeding plumage Great Egret. We all had great
looks at its green facial skin through the scope. We observed the bird
from the vine-covered pergola that looks out on the pond (just south of the
bird
Great Egret is still barely visible at the east side of the pond about midway
back as viewed from the area Diane describes. It is partially hidden by trees,
but being bright white helps in picking it up. It occasionally walks around
within a small area so be patient and it should show itself.
I've finally sorted through all my records, references, and notes regarding
what species showed up when. I've added what showed up since 8 May, and amended
a few items from earlier as well. My Cliff-notes version is appended below, but
the page on the Cayuga Bird Club website may be more