The Snowy Egret was again very active this morning at Dows Lake. It was
feeding constantly near the boat dock just down the hill from the Arboretum
parking area. It was feeding in that spot for at least 15-20 minutes if not
more. The bird also flew around the corner (the water in this area is
bordered by bike paths on both sides and I believe ColonelBy is the road
that runs along it with Careleton University just in the distance). Then it
flew back to near the boat ramp.
The Snowy Egret was there before 7am and was still present at Dows Lake at
9am when I left. Here are two shots taken yesterday.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/42385813
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/42385814
Directions courtesy of Chris Lewis [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 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.]
W.H.
Ottawa, Ontario.
