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
Ben Sampson
Centennial, CO
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