Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2025-71
| Common name: |
Chihuahuan Meadowlark |
| Scientific name: | Sturnella lilianae |
| Date: | June 13,2025 |
| Time: | 7:35 AM |
| Length of time observed: | Very brief, maybe 30 seconds. |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Washington Fields - Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | 2,724 feet |
| Distance to bird: | 30 feet |
| Optical equipment: | Nikon Z8 camera with 180-600 mm Lens |
| Weather: | Clear,warm morning |
| Light Conditions: | Bright,early morning sunlight |
| Description: Size of bird: | Not heard |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
(see photo) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | Similar to Western Meadowlark. |
| Habitat: | Mostly dry fields with some seasonally marshy areas nearby. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Western Meadowlark are prolific in area. I thought it was a Westeern Meadowlark when I took the picture. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
I see and hear W Meadowlarks at this location frequently. |
| References consulted: | Merlin, All About Birds. |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Craig A Ensign |
| Observer's address: | 1023 E 4430 S, Washinton, UT |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Miranda Crawford |
| Date prepared: | December 2, 2025 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: | When I took the photo, I thought I was seeing a W Meadowlark. I didn't give it a second thought until a friend, Miranda Crawford, tipped her. |