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:
 
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.