Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2011-44b
| Common name: |
Harlequin Duck |
| Scientific name: | Histrionicus histrionicus |
| Date: | 11-10-11 |
| Time: | 10:15 A.M. |
| Length of time observed: | 30 minutes |
| Number: | 3, with the 3rd bird being new |
| Age: | ? |
| Sex: | ? |
| Location: | Antelope Island Causeway, 1st bridge, north side |
| County: | Davis |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | 4200 |
| Distance to bird: | 15 yards |
| Optical equipment: | Nikon D300 DSLR camera, Nikon 80-400mm VR f4.5-5.6 lens |
| Weather: | sunny |
| Light Conditions: | |
| Description: Size of bird: | approx. 12 inches |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Duck |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Brown, white patches on head |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | duck |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Brown, with white marks on face (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | Swimming with 2 previously reported Harlequins |
| Habitat: | Moving water coming from south side of road (Causeway) |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
This is to report a 3rd Harlequin that joined up with 2 Harlequins already reported. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
I've been photo documenting the other two Harlequins routinely since their discoveries, when this bird appeared |
| References consulted: | Previous birds, Sibley |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Richard B. Young |
| Observer's address: | Salt Lake City, Ut |
| Observer's e-mail address: | richbyoung@isp.com |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: |
Maryella Cundick, Brian Fergusun |
| Date prepared: | Nov. 12, 2011 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional_Comments: | This is to document a 3rd Harlequin that appeared with the 2 already reported at Antelope Island Causeway. |