Hi everyone. Sorry for the late news but Chip Weseloh reported seeing a juvenile (white) Little Blue Heron yesterday (2:30pm) at the George Merry Wetland on Hwy 38 in Kingston. Unfortunately, there is absolutely no access at this site and the viewing that is available from Hwy 38 is limited. The wetland is located just north of the 401, about half a kilometer north along Hwy38 (44.293420, -76.574788) near Cordukes Rd. This is junction 611 on the 401. There is space for 1 or maybe 2 cars at the gated entrance to this location (on a very busy road). Needless to say, please be very careful here and be sure to avoid blocking the highway.
I haven't spoken directly to Chip and, although I assume juvenile Snowy Egret has been eliminated, I have no further details. Mark. Mark D. Read 337 Button Bay Road, Wolfe Island, Kingston, Ontario K0H 2Y0 Canada Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246 Email: <mailto:markdr...@gmail.com> markdr...@gmail.com <https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000803210-sensiti ve-species-in-ebird> eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send an email to: birdalert@ontbirds.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Ontbirds Moderators by email at birdal...@ofo.ca. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
