Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2007-15
| Common name: |
Chestnut-sided Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Dendroica pensylvanica |
| Date: | June 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm |
| Length of time observed: | 20-30 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | adult |
| Sex: | male |
| Location: | Lucin |
| County: | Box Elder |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 20-50 feet: several viewing opportunities |
| Optical equipment: | binos and scope |
| Weather: | cloudy |
| Light Conditions: | good |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Jack Rensel and I had several good looks at this male Chestnut-sided Warbler. We observed all the characteristics needed for a positive identification. Jack has a digiscope photo if needed. |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | Willows and Box Elders near small pond |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Jack Rensel and I are both familiar with this warbler from birding in the east |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Keith Evans |
| Observer's address: | 4826 Kiwana Drive, South Ogden, UT 84403 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | bkevans4@comcast.net |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Jack Rensel |
| Date prepared: | June 25, 2007 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional Comments: | Also added Eurasian Collared-Dove and Brown Thrasher to the Lucin checklist |