Glossy Ibis, Chatfield SP (JeffCo)

[Evan Wilder]

Today at around 10:00 we spotted a group of four ibis west of the kingfisher parking lot on the south side of Chatfield. A group of more experienced birders helped confirm that one was a Glossy due to the lack of white face, dark eye (instead of red), and dark facial skin (instead of pink). Didn’t get great photos but others may have. The group flushed when an eagle flew over, but returned to the same spot not long after.

Other notable sightings included a first of season Wilson’s Warbler and a White-Throated Sparrow at the Audubon trails and ponds. Really enjoyable spring birding morning!

- Evan

Littleton