Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Eastern Phoebe
Scientific name:	Sayornis phoebe
Date:	4/14/2023
Time:	10:30~am
Length of time observed:	10 minutes
Number:	1
Age:	?
Sex:	?
Location:	Oquirrh Lake
County:	Salt Lake
Latilong:	40.548877,-111.999853
Elevation:	4,800~ft
Distance to bird:	10m at closest
Optical equipment:	Nikon 10x42 Binoculars
Weather:	Overcast, 45F
Light Conditions:	Good
Description: Size of bird:	medium sized passerine
(Description:) Basic Shape:	erect flycatcher
(Description:) Overall Pattern:	sooty gray above, whitish below
(Description:) Bill Type:	short and flat
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Reported the day before on eBird, I gave chase and found it at the south end of the lake. Initially in a large cottonwood on the bank, but would fly around to nearby trees on the waters edge, often sallying for insects. Overall a sooty gray above, head somewhat crested and darker than rest of the back, weak wingbars, whitish throat and breast, pale gray band across middle torso, pale belly with a hint of yellow. Habitually wagged its tail. (see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery:	Heard a simple peep over and over
Behavior:	Sally for insects over water, often landing on exposed branches on waters edge
Habitat:	Freshwater pond with a few cultivated trees on banks
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	Say's Phoebe-similar but has orange belly and brownish breast, head and back Black Phoebe-all black with contrasting white belly
Previous experience with this & similar species:	Yes, my 2nd in Utah
References consulted:	Memory
Description from:	From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Bryant Olsen
Observer's address:	84102
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	Found and reported on eBird on 4/13 by Aaron Taylor, seen by many
Date prepared:	4/21/23
Additional material:	Photos
Additional comments:	eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133718606