Spotted this Heron on a cluster of branches in the lake to the NW.
Cache is reachable, no hilly attempt necessary. Look for the most
interesting tree on the river side of the Clear Creek Trail.
With a range that spans five continents, including much of North
America, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron
in the world. It is most active at dusk and at night, feeding in
the same areas that other heron species frequent during the
day.
Medium-sized, stocky heron. Short neck and thick black bill.
Black cap and back. Wings gray. Underparts white.