Ira Rd Beaver Marsh area, 10:30 am.  while viewing the juvie least bittern
with a group of 10 or so gathered.  east side of towpath by north end of
lock.   a couple others saw the sapsucker, too.  very distinct yellow
belly, no red noticed.  brief view.  downy in same willow tree for a direct
comparison.  no photo (no camera). adult bittern also seen a bit earlier on
west side.  immature male rose breasted grosbeak, gnatcatcher, 3 green
herons among others seen in the vicinity.

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