On the south shore of Highland Lake, there is what appears to be a large Egret or similar bird. Similar in size and shape to the Great Blue Herons that hang out at the lake all summer. I couldn't get close, it was too shy. It looks to be all white with maybe a yellow bill, black legs. No color, except white that I could see anywhere else. I didn't have my binoculars so couldn't get a closer look.
When it spotted me, it flew toward the southwest shore and chased a Great Blue Heron away. We used to get a few of these every year, but I haven't seen anything like it at the lake for years, maybe more than a decade. There are several American Pelican's on the lake, but this does not resemble them at all. Any ideas as to what it is? Highland Lake is privately owned but is open to the public. There is no charge to park and walk around the lake. There is a charge to fish or rent or take a boat out. Thanks, Pauli Smith Highland Lake, near Mead, Weld -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
