Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2026-75a
| Common name: |
Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel |
| Scientific name: | Hydrobates tethys |
| Date: | October 12, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Length of time observed: | 1 hour |
| Number: | 4 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Sand Hollow |
| County: |
Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 40 Yards |
| Optical equipment: | 600 mm Canon lens |
| Weather: | rainy to fair |
| Light Conditions: | beautiful |
| Description: Size of bird: | Sparrow sized |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Sparrow shaped with longer wings |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Dusky |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Short dark Tube nose |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
three of the four birds observed had visible large white wedge spots on
their rumps. This was noticed even from the side on all but one of the
birds. They were observed sitting on the water alone or together but
would then fly in an almost strong bat like manner. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | none |
| Behavior: | appeared to occasionally hit the water. |
| Habitat: | Lake |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Large wedge shaped white spot and tube nose. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
None in Utah. |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: |
Notes made later From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | James Loveless |
| Observer's address: | South Jordan, Utah |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Paul Hicks |
| Date prepared: | October,15th 2026 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |