Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # O_2013-01
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| 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 | |
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(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: | ||