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

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Date Documentation Submitted

5/3/2025 8:03:00 AM

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