Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Red Phalarope
Scientific name:	Phalaropus fulicarius
Date:	9/13/2020
Time:	12:14pm
Length of time observed:	3+ minutes
Number:	1
Age:	juvenile
Sex:	unknown
Location:	Causeway, Antelope Island
County:
Latilong:
Elevation:
Distance to bird:	20 yards
Optical equipment:	Swarovski EL 12x42 binoculars, Nikon D700 camera, AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D E lens
Weather:	Sunny, warm
Light Conditions:	Bright
Description: Size of bird:
(Description:) Basic Shape:	sandpiper-like
(Description:) Overall Pattern:
(Description:) Bill Type:	ong and straight, dagger-like
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Quite a bit larger than the red-necked phalaropes nearby. They were close together so it was easy to notice the 1"+ difference in size. It was transitioning into non breeding plumage, so a hint of the rust color was still present on the throat and the back was still mottled. Bill was short and widened at the base. (see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery:	N/A
Behavior:	Swimming with other phalaropes
Habitat:
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	It had an ear-patch, which rules out Wilson's. It was also smaller than a Wilson's. It still had a hint of a rust color on it's throat and belly, while red-throated would have a white belly and a white patch on the throat. It was also larger than a red-throated
Previous experience with this & similar species:	None
References consulted:	All About Birds, Facebook groups, iBird Pro app
Description from:	Notes made later From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Holly Minor
Observer's address:	133 East Cimmarron Way
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	None
Date prepared:	9/15/2020
Additional material:	Photos
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