Thanks to John Pratt for his posting about the SNOWY EGRET in (virtually downtown!) Ottawa, and to Paul Matthews and Dave Moore for updates...several others (including myself) saw the bird at this location, and it was still present at 6:00 PM. The weather forecast does not look good for this bird sticking around, but you never know!
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 417 in Ottawa, take the Parkdale exit and go south to Carling Ave., then left (east) on Carling and right (south again) at the bottom of the hill onto Prince of Wales Dr. Proceed past the Dow's Lake pavilion (on your left - don't be tempted by Malone's restaurant, which incidentally has great food, great service, and a great view of the lake!) and go around the small traffic circle, keeping left, and then immediately right into the parking lot at the national Arboretum. Park in the public parking lot (90 minutes free parking) at the Agriculture Canada buildings, and walk down to the lake. The bird was most recently seen standing in a very shallow area of the currently partially-drained canal/lake near the small "point" immediately east of the brown brick power/ventilation building on the shore....Now you can go to the pavilion and enjoy Malone's restaurant! Good birding! Chris Lewis Ottawa [EMAIL PROTECTED]
