Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Red-necked Grebe
Scientific name:	Podiceps grisegena
Date:	04/09/2015
Time:	1500
Length of time observed:	45 minutes
Number:	1
Age:
Sex:
Location:	East Canyon Reservoir
County:	Morgan
Latilong:
Elevation:
Distance to bird:	100 yards
Optical equipment:	zeiss spotting scope (20x-60x), 10x42 nikon monarch binoculars, olympus dlrcamera with 70-300 zoom lens
Weather:	partly cloudy
Light Conditions:	good
Description: Size of bird:	bit smaller than Western Grebe
(Description:) Basic Shape:	grebe
(Description:) Overall Pattern:	dark over all with reddish neck some white on face and ear area
(Description:) Bill Type:	medium long pointed
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Bird was smaller than Western Grebes but to big for Pied-billed, Eared or Horned, had dark bill that was about the same length as its head. Bird had noticeable red on neck, flatter head than the smaller grebes with a bit of a peak at the back. Relatively dark grebe with whitish face and ear area but not exactly like an Eared Grebe. (see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery:
Behavior:	swimming and diving
Habitat:	reservoir
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	Western and Clarks Grebes Both were larger with yellowish bills, longer necks, and more white.
Previous experience with this & similar species:	Seen several times at this reservoir over the last few years also see in other states
References consulted:	Sibley Field Guide
Description from:	From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Weston Smith
Observer's address:	1375N 6800E Croydon, Utah
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	just heard from Billy Fenimore that he was able to see it about 7:30pm 4/9/15
Date prepared:	4/9/15
Additional material:	Photos
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