Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2021-03


Common name:

Red-throated Loon

Scientific name: Gavia stellata
Date: 01/05/2021
Time: 16:43
Length of time observed: 13 minutes
Number: 1
Age: Adult
Sex: Unknown
Location: Glen Canyon NRA - Lone Rock Beach
County: Kane
Latilong:  
Elevation:  
Distance to bird: unknown scope required
Optical equipment: 8x10 Ziess binoculars, Canon 80D+ Tamron 150-600mm, Alpen Spotting Scope 20-60X80
Weather: Clear, light breeze, 40s temperature dropped after sunset
Light Conditions: Sunny
Description:        Size of bird: slender, small loon
(Description:)       Basic Shape: thin neck and head
(Description:)  Overall Pattern: gray to black with semi hood
(Description:)            Bill Type: short, upturned bill
(Description:)                              
Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:
slender, small loon with short, upturned bill and thin neck and head.
(see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery:  
Behavior: Diving regularly
Habitat: Lake
Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
Common Loon larger and 2 present for comparison, Pacific lacks upturned bill and not as slender in overall appearance
Previous experience with
this & similar species:
Observed another in 2017 from Warm Creek Bay on Lake Powell also in late January for winter waterfowl counts
 
References consulted: Sibley and eBird pictures
Description from: From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer: Roy Morris
Observer's address: PO Box 2290 Page, AZ 86040
Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird:  
Date prepared: 01/07/2021
Additional material: Photos
Additional comments: