Green Heron, South Platte River, Arapahoe County

[Brian Johnson]

Today I was surprised to find a Green Heron along my patch of the South Platte River. It the bird did not move I would never have spotted it. I found it across from Hudson Garden stretch, on the opposite bank from the trail and right across from the Red Barn in Hudson Garden, the best land mark I can give.  It was hanging out on the rocks along the river bank. I think it is a juvenile bird. Here is my check list with a heavily zoomed in photo, that bird was a ways away.

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49252648

Brian Johnson,

Englewood CO