Ontario Rare Bird Alert July 17-23, 2020 Species mentioned: Snowy Egret Eurasian Collared-Dove White-winged Dove American Avocet Dickcissel Snowy Egret (Muskoka): A Snowy Egret was photographed near Gravenhurst by Paula Sheppard on July 18; it was not seen again despite searches. This is a new species for Muskoka District. Eurasian Collared-Dove (Essex): This bird has been present for months now northwest of Leamington on Albuna Townline near the intersection with Mersea Rd 7. White-winged Dove (Chatham-Kent): This long-staying bird has been present since April at Rondeau, along Lakeshore Road south of the visitor centre (vicinity of address 17272). American Avocet (Lambton): One bird was at Forest Sewage Lagoons on July 22. American Avocet (Middlesex): Four birds were at Strathroy Sewage Lagoons on July 19. Dickcissel (Chatham-Kent, Essex): multiple birds continue in Chatham-Kent and Essex; check eBird map for locations. Report compiled by Mike Burrell