Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2006-22
| Common name: |
Red-throated Loon |
| Scientific name: | Gavia stellata |
| Date: | May 17, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 am |
| Length of time observed: | 15-20 minutes |
| Number: | one |
| Age: | unk |
| Sex: | unk |
| Location: | Willard Bay State Park |
| County: | Box Elder |
| Latilong: | unk |
| Elevation: | 4,200-4,300 feet |
| Distance to bird: | 15 m at closest point |
| Optical equipment: | Variable with binocs and scopes |
| Weather: | Clear, warm, calm |
| Light Conditions: | Excellent |
| Description: Size of bird: | See attached photo |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | See attached photo |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Winter plumage |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | See attached photo |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
See attached photo |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | None |
| Behavior: | Swimming and diving |
| Habitat: | Canal at outlet of Willard Bay |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
We eliminated the other loons by the size, bill shape, and plumage pattern of this Red-throated Loon. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Extensive |
| References consulted: | Sibley to show others in the group the differences in winter loon appearances. |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Keith Evans and mob |
| Observer's address: | 4826 Kiwana Dr., South Ogden, UT 84403 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | bkevans4@comcast.net |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Jack Rensel and other WAS members. |
| Date prepared: | June 5, 2006 |
| Additional material: | Photo |
| Additional comments: |