1st Egret of spring

Today I found a Snowy Egret at a private pond near Canon City. This is the first I've seen this spring.

And I heard a probable Black Phoebe at dusk tonight along the Arkansas River. It was near a bridge over the river and I did try to find out (I always enjoy being under bridges when it is getting dark) but it was getting dark and the bird quit calling. Black Phoebe's continue to be rare throughout most of Colorado but have been occurring regularly, sometimes year-round (though not this year), in the Canon City and throughout Fremont County. They have also been regular visitors to Pueblo County where they have bred, and as noted in earlier postings one spent the winter in near the city of Pueblo.

SeEtta