Hi all --
went to Cherry Creek SP this morning. Highlights were *Wilson's Warblers*
at smoky hill picnic area; as well as a *Savannah Sparrow*, *Clay-colored
sparrow*, and *Least sandpiper* near Pelican point. Anyway, at the marina,
there were two *Bank Swallows*, both *Ring-billed* and *California Gulls*,
and a *Spotted Sandpiper*. Also twelve *Snowy Egrets* were foraging along
the edge of the dam and on the marina logs. One egret was foraging along
the water's edge adjacent to the dam trail. The bird's bill seemed to be
long and bulky compared to the other egrets'. Its breast and head plumes
seemed shorter and less numerous. The egret was the same size as the
snowies, but definetly seemed thinner and longer-necked. Bird's legs were
mostly submerged, but part above water was black/dark gray. Rarities like
Little Blue Heron and Little Egret crossed my mind. Anyway I would like you
all to check out these pictures and tell me your thoughts. I want to know
if it is "just" a Snowy Egret, or if it is something else. If it is "just"
a snowy, I apologize for a false alarm.
Ebird checklist for marina (I had seperate checklists for each location):
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38995338
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Ben Sampson
Centennial, CO
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