Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2013-13
| Common name: | 
 Common Redpoll  | 
    
| Scientific name: | Cardeulis flammea [Acanthis flammea] | 
| Date: | 12/29/12 | 
| Time: | 1149 | 
| Length of time observed: | 5 hrs | 
| Number: | 30 | 
| Age: | various | 
| Sex: | various | 
| Location: | 10 miles west of Kelton, Utah | 
| County: | |
| Latilong: | 41.6314 113.4288 | 
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 10 m | 
| Optical equipment: | 10x42 binoculars | 
| Weather: | 10 celsius | 
| Light Conditions: | excellent | 
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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      (Description:)                              
       Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:  | 
      (see photos) | 
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
        species and
        how  were they eliminated:  | 
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| Previous
        experience with  this & similar species:  | 
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| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | From photos taken at the time of the sighting | 
| Observer: | Bryce Robinson | 
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** | 
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 1-21-2013 | 
| Additional material: | Photos | 
| Additional_Comments: |