Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2021-06
Common name: |
Baltimore Oriole |
Scientific name: | [Icterus galbula] |
Date: | 20 December 2020 |
Time: | 12:00 PM |
Length of time observed: | 15 minutes |
Number: | 1 |
Age: | ? |
Sex: | ? |
Location: | 1439 Downington Ave |
County: | Salt Lake |
Latilong: | |
Elevation: | |
Distance to bird: | 25 feet |
Optical equipment: | Camera |
Weather: | Clear |
Light Conditions: | Sunny |
Description: Size of bird: | About the size of a small robin |
(Description:) Basic Shape: | |
(Description:) Overall Pattern: | yellow head, tan belly, brown and white wings |
(Description:) Bill Type: | pointed, approx, 3/4 inch |
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
I am not an experienced birder. I took some photos and asked some others to
help. They suggested e-bird and also ran my photos through the bird
identification app Merlin. When I reported this bird on e-bird I was contacted
by Kenny Frisch, who confirmed the photo as a juvenile female Baltimore Oriole.
He then wrote me back an suggested I fill out this form. I have several photos. (see photos) |
Song or call & method of delivery: | NA |
Behavior: | Bullied the smaller birds at our feeder. |
Habitat: | |
Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
None |
References consulted: | E-Bird, the individual helping me suggested I report this bird and sent me this form |
Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
Observer: | David Cates |
Observer's address: | 1439 Downington Ave, SLC, UT |
Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
Date prepared: | 19 Jan 2021 |
Additional material: | Photos |
Additional comments: | If you would like the photos I would be happy to send them. |