In the nearly dried-up pond in Downs Park this morning were 17 great 
egrets, 10 snowy egrets, 2 adult little blue herons and a great blue 
heron.  Because the water is concentrated right near the viewing 
platform, this group has been wonderfully close to observers at least 
since yesterday afternoon and there is a great deal of activity as they 
spar for room to fish.

Kathy Isaacs