Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2009-01
| Common name: | Rusty Blackbird | 
| Scientific name: | Euphagus carolinus | 
| Date: | 01-09-09 | 
| Time: | 1400 | 
| Length of time observed: | 10 minutes | 
| Number: | 1 | 
| Age: | |
| Sex: | female | 
| Location: | Fish Springs NWR | 
| County: | Juab | 
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | 4300 | 
| Distance to bird: | 15 yards | 
| Optical equipment: | Nikon 1080 digital camera, 200-500 mm zoom, Kowa TSN 4 | 
| Weather: | Windy clear | 
| Light Conditions: | bright | 
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
| (Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: | See photos in separate email. | 
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
        species and
        how were they eliminated: | |
| Previous
        experience with this & similar species: | |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | |
| Observer: | Jay Banta | 
| Observer's address: | P.O. Box 568 Dugway, UT 84022 | 
| Observer's e-mail address: | jay_banta@fws.,gov | 
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Robert Sims, Fish Springs NWR Administrative Officer took the attached photos. | 
| Date prepared: | 01-09-09 | 
| Additional material: | Photos | 
| Additional Comments: |