aberrant avocet, eastern Boulder County

[Ted Floyd]

Hey, all. Here are some pics of the Boulder County avocet from back on Apr. 24:

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/439708821

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/439708111

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/439709021

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/439711101

And a short video:

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/439715361

My interpretation is that the plumage aberration is due to a topical agent like oil.

It's wonderful that folks are photo-documenting this bird essentially daily. Please continue to do so! If the bird continues to be seen (and to survive) for a few more weeks (or longer), we'll have a really nice photographic history of this interesting (if unfortunate) bird.

Ted Floyd
Lafayette, Boulder County