I just returned from Horseshoe Bay and I'm happy to report that the Snowy Egret is still there. When I first arrived to look for the bird, I scanned out over the wet land with my eyes from the car and couldn't see the bird. I jumped out of the car set out my scope feeling a little disappointed and started to look. The reason I couldn't see the Snowy was that it was only 30 yards to the right and behind my car. I didn't need a scope as the binos were more than adequate. At 10:30 AM, it was in the closest pond on the far right of Horseshoe Bay with a pair of Gadwalls.
When I first reported the Egret on May 20th, it was seen with a Trumpeter Swan, Tag No 543. To my knowledge the Swan has not been present since the 20th. The Snowy Egret is easily accessible from the Huron Fringe Birding Festival being held at MacGregor Point Park starting this Friday on May 23 and running to June 1. For more information on the Festival please consult the following web site. http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org For information on places to stay in this area, check these two web sites. http://www.ontarioparks.com/ http://www.sunsets.com To find Horseshoe Bay drive on Hwy 21 between Southampton and Port Elgin going south. Turn right towards the Lake on Concession 10. When you get to the bottom turn right again and the first Bay you come to is Mirimachi Bay and the second one is Horseshoe Bay. Fred Jazvac Southampton Fred & Beth Jazvac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
