Subject: snowy egret
Date: Nov 12 10:41:57 2001
From: Rob Saecker - rsaecker at thurston.com


At 9:49 AM -0800 11/12/01, Joanne H. Powell wrote:
>Are there any records of a snowy egret in eastern WA? An experienced birder
>saw what he thinks may be one, out in Davenport. Black trailing legs, neck
>tucked in, about the size of a crow, blindingly white in the bright
>sunshine. It flew over his truck so that was the only look he got. Looking
>forward to hearing from you.

Joanne,

the description sounds more like cattle egret, especially the size comparison.

Am. Crow: L 17", W 39"
Cattle Egret: L 20", W 36"
Snowy Egret: L 24", W 41"

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Rob Saecker
Olympia
rsaecker at thurston.com