Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2022-46


Common name:

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Scientific name: Setophaga pensylvanica
Date: 9-20-2022
Time: 5:25 p.m.
Length of time observed: 2 minutes
Number: 1
Age: HY or Adult F
Sex:  
Location: Bountiful Pond
County: Davis
Latilong: 40.903588,-111.926791
Elevation: 4200"
Distance to bird: 5-10 feet
Optical equipment: Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD
Weather: 80+ degrees, windy
Light Conditions: Poor
Description:        Size of bird: ~5 inches
(Description:)       Basic Shape: Warbler
(Description:)  Overall Pattern: Pale overall - White - Lime Green Yellow
(Description:)            Bill Type: Thin, warbler like
(Description:)                              
Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:
Very windy and bad back-lighting along the canal. At the LatiLong indicated, there were a dozen or so birds in the short 10' trees next to the canal. I noticed a bird with wing bars and a bright eye ring. I yelled to my dad "There is a weird warbler with wing bars, get a photo!" Delegating the photo task to Mr. Mike, I focused on getting an ID. We both moved to the left get a better angle with the light, and the bird popped out into the open for about 5 seconds in much better view. Pale below, greenish yellow wingbars and upper, bold eye-ring. My dad was able to get one very poor photo, but you can see a bit of the color on the nape, wing bars and pale coloration below.
(see photo)
Song or call & method of delivery: Silent
Behavior: Actively feeding in Willows and Russian Olive
Habitat: "Riparian" mixed vegetation along canal
Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
No other warbler has similar coloration/pattern.
Previous experience with
this & similar species:
Yes, lots in the Midwest
References consulted: None
Description from: From memory
Observer: Max Malmquist
Observer's address: 2377 East Boyes Street
Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird: Mike Malmquist
Date prepared: 9-26-2022
Additional material: Photos
Additional comments: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119118303