Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2007-05
| Common name: |
California Condor |
| Scientific name: | Gymnogyps californianus |
| Date: | 10/21/2006 |
| Time: | 11:00 am |
| Length of time observed: | 5 hours |
| Number: | 16 |
| Age: | Various |
| Sex: | Male and Female |
| Location: | Near Lava Point, Zion National Park |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | unknown |
| Elevation: | 7000 feet |
| Distance to bird: | 50 yards |
| Optical equipment: | binoculars, digital still and video cameras |
| Weather: | clear, sunny |
| Light Conditions: | bright |
| Description: Size of bird: | Huge |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Large vulture |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | black/grey/white |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | That of a condor |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Numbers on wings and radio tags dangling. Extensive video footage and still pictures made. |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | None |
| Behavior: | Lots of soaring on thermals. Perching and bathing. |
| Habitat: | Rocky outcropping. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
n/a, although there were plenty of other raptors in the area. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
n/a |
| References consulted: | sibley's |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Jeff Langford |
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | healthweb2@msn.com |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 4/21/2007 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |