Documentation of
Tricolored Heron
2025-007
Observer Information
Reporter:
Fran Rulon-Miller
1035 H St.,
Salida,
CO 81201
E-mail:
rulonhy@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
David Orth-Moore, Greg Mihalik, Sally Waterhouse, mob
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Tricolored Heron
First Date/Time:
5/1/2025 5:40:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
5/2/2025 7:40:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
2 hrs
County:
Chaffee
Specific Location:
Frantz Lake SWA, lower pond below outhouse
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
pond by Arkansas River
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
binoc, eyeball
Distance:
100'
Light:
dusk and early morning
Description of the Bird
Found by David Orth-Moore, viewed by multiple persons, photos. Breeding plumage: white plumes on head,blue grey with purplish color on lower neck, white on face, bellly and legs. See multiple eBird reports. Fishing and wading.
Similar Species Discussion
unmistakeable
Previous Experience
Seen previously in FL
Materials Available
Photographer:
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
5/3/2025 8:03:00 AM
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