I was driving south on Rt 301 around noon today.  I had just passed thru
Middleton, DE, and I was almost in Maryland, when I noticed a farmer plowing
his field along the road.  There were the usual gulls following the tractor,
but what was noteworthy was approximately 100 cattle egrets in the field.  I
have never seen that many gathered together.  I have heard that cattle
egrets are on the decline.  Is seeing that many at one time unusual?
Thanks.
Jim Wilson
Queenstown, Queen Anne's County