MD Osprey:

On Saturday, 7 Jun, Easton, MD nature photographer, Donna 
Tolbert-Anderson, photographed the Bombay Hook, DE Little Egret. 
Since this species is at the top of the Maryland "next species" list, 
Maryland birders might want to check the excellent image on her web 
site of the Little Egret and a Snowy Egret side-by-side. Her URL is ...

         www.capturingnaturesimages.com

In addition to the Little's two nuptial neck plumes, vs. the 
filamentous plumes of the Snowy and the bluish lores of the Little 
vs. the yellow lores of the Snowy, note the Little's thick bill and 
the straight forehead shape. I think former Maryland birder Bill 
Murphy was the first one to articulate that the straight sloping 
forehead shape of the Little was a good field mark.

Keep your eyes peeled for this species in Maryland where Snowy Egrets 
congregate.

Hope this helps ...

Phil

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Phil Davis, Secretary
MD/DC Records Committee
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