Documentation of
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
2011-087
Observer Information
Reporter:
Rudi Nuissl
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
First Date/Time:
6/29/2011 6:30:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
6/29/2011 7:30:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
1 hour
County:
Weld
Specific Location:
Greeley
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
on nest in willow trees on island in pond in Glenmere Park
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Canon 7D w Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens
Distance:
40 yards
Light:
Evening sunshine, though bird was in the shade most of the time
Description of the Bird
The bird was on the nest the entire time I viewed it. Once it stood up, appeared to turn the eggs (I believe I saw two) and repositioned itself.
Similar Species Discussion
There were several Black-Crowned Night-Herons around for comparison, but they do not have the yellow crown and white facial stripe the Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron was sporting.
Resources Used
Sibley's Guide to Birds
Stokes Field Guide to Birds of North America
Previous Experience
This was my first sighting of this species. I since have seen many times down in Texas. I am reporting now to expand the range of reported dates in Colorado.
Notes
Memory
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
8/22/2014 9:35:00 AM
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