Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # O_2013-01
Common name: |
Black-throated Gray Warbler |
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Scientific name: | Dendroica nigrescens | |
Date: | May 5 2013 | |
Time: | 10:30 | |
Length of time observed: | 5 min | |
Number: | 1 | |
Age: | ? | |
Sex: | Male | |
Location: | Garr Ranch Antelope Island | |
County: | Davis | |
Latilong: | ||
Elevation: | ||
Distance to bird: | 15 feet | |
Optical equipment: | Nikon 500mm and vortex 10x42 binoculars | |
Weather: | cloudy | |
Light Conditions: | overcast | |
Description: Size of bird: | sm medium | |
(Description:) Basic Shape: | Warbler | |
(Description:) Overall Pattern: | Black/white with yellow spots in front of eyes | |
(Description:) Bill Type: | sm black | |
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Streaked black and white with bright yellow spots forward of eyes. | |
Song or call & method of delivery: | ||
Behavior: | Flighty | |
Habitat: | Willow dense trees | |
Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Yellow warbler/ Yellow rumped were near by and kinglets | |
Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
life bird | |
References consulted: | Sibleys guide on phone | |
Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting | |
Observer: | Earl Nelson | |
Observer's address: | 3520 s 4700w West Haven Utah | |
Observer's e-mail address: | ** | |
Other observers who independently identified this bird: | one other person did not get name. | |
Date prepared: | may 5 2013 | |
Additional material: | Photos | |
Additional comments: |