Rick Fridell, Steven Hedges, Ron Ryel, Terry Sadler, Mark Stackhouse, Steve Summers, Merrill Webb, and Matt DeVries (Secretary).

This eleventh report of the Utah Bird Records Committee summarizes 103 records of 66 species that were reviewed by the Committee. The committee accepted 82 of the 103 records submitted for an 80% acceptance rate. The following committee members participated in the review of some or all of the records included in this report: Rick Fridell, Steven Hedges, Ron Ryel, Terry Sadler, Ella Sorensen, Mark Stackhouse, Steve Summers, Clayton White, and Merrill Webb.

First state records were accepted for the following eleven species, bringing the Utah bird list to 426 species.

All records evaluated by the Committee are listed by common and scientific name using the nomenclature and taxonomic order of the 7th American Ornithologist’s Union Check-list (1998) and the 42^nd (2000) and 43^rd (2002) A.O.U. check-list supplements. The following information is included with each accepted record: common name, scientific name (in parenthesis), record number, the number of birds observed along with age and sex if known, location of sighting, date(s) of occurrence, observers with the initial finder listed first, observer(s) who submitted written documentation of the record, and observer(s) who submitted photographs or videos. Information for records not accepted by the committee is the same as for accepted records except that names of observers and those submitting documentation are not included.

The Utah Bird Records Committee would like to thank those individuals who submitted documentation of their sightings to the Committee. The Committee encourages all observers to document and submit a report of unusual sightings. Multiple documentation of sightings is often more valuable than a single report, since one observer may notice key field marks that are missed by other observers. Those field marks may be the difference between a record being accepted or not accepted. The Committee also encourages the submission of photographs and tape recordings of songs or calls, which significantly aid in the review and evaluation of records.

RED-THROATED LOON (Gavia stellata). 2001-20. A first winter loon found at Quail Creek Reservoir, Washington Co., on 22 November 2001 by Rick Fridell. Documentation submitted by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Gavia adamsii). 2000-1. A first winter loon located at Quail Creek Reservoir, Washington Co., on 14 January 2000 by Robert and Danny Dobbs. The loon remained until at least 5 February 2000. Additional observers included Kristen Comella, Rick Fridell, Josh Krietzer, Steve Summers, and Kevin Wheeler. Written documentation and drawing provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

RED-NECKED GREBE (Podiceps grisegena). 2002-34. A juvenile located at East Canyon Reservoir, Morgan Co., on 28 October 2002 by Jack Torrey, Glenda Cotter, and Bob Huntington. Also observed by Dennis Shirley. The grebe was observed through 3 November 2002. Documentation and photographs provided by JT. 7 Y - 0 N.

RED-NECKED GREBE (Podiceps grisegena). 2002-37. A juvenile located at Quail Creek Reservoir, Washington Co., from 17 November to 18 December 2002 by Rick Fridell. Other observers included Joel and Kathy Beyer, Kristen Comella, Bill Hunter, Charlie Sheard, Steve and Priscilla Summers, and Kevin Wheeler. Documentation and photographs provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD (Fregata magnificens). 1999-5. A juvenile located at Minersville Reservoir, Beaver Co., on 29 May 1999 by Josh Kreitzer and Lew Wilkinson. Subsequent sighting by Steve and Priscilla Summers on 31 May 1999. Documentation provided by JK and SS and photographs provided by SS and PS. This is the first confirmed Magnificent Frigatebird record in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Nyctanassa violacea). 2002-2. One adult located ½ mile north of Burriston Pond, Juab Co., on 8 May 1996 by Darren Shirley and Will Richards. Also observed by Matt and Pia DeVries and photographed by Ned Hill on 9 May 1996. Written description provided by DS and photographs provided by NH. This is the first confirmed record of this species in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

AMERICAN BLACK DUCK (Anas rubripes). 2000-3. An adult male located in West Provo, Utah Co., on 31 March 2000 by Merrill Webb. Also observed 1 April 2000 by Dennis Shirley and Reed Stone. Documentation provided by MW. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Buteo lineatus). 1999-18. An adult located in Cedar Valley, Iron Co., from 13 Dec 1999 through 9 Jan 2000 by Steve & Priscilla Summers. Documentation and photographs provided by SS and PS. 7 Y - 0 N.

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Buteo lineatus). 2000-10. One immature located ¼ mile ne of Grafton Ghost Town, Washington Co., on 18 October 2000 by Bob Showler and Christi Carmichael. Documentation provided by BS. 6 Y - 0 N - 1 Abs.

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Buteo lineatus). 2000-16. A juvenile located at Powell Slough, Utah Co., on 5 December 2000 by Merrill Webb. Other observers included Matt and Pia DeVries. Documentation provided by MW. 7 Y - 0 N.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus). 1993-4. Located at Deer Creek Reservoir (ne. end), Heber Valley, Wasatch Co., on 1 May 1993 by David Wheeler and Mark Stackhouse. Written documentation by DW. 3^rd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus). 2002-33. An adult located at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 14 April 2002 by Rick Fridell, Kristen Comella, Grant Jense, and Mike Walters. Documentation provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus). 2003-02. One adult observed at Bountiful Peak, Salt Lake Co., in October 2002 by Jerry Liguori. Documentation and photographs provided by JL. 7 Y - 0 N.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus). 2003-04. A juvenile located in foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, above University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., in April 2002 by Jerry Liguori. Documentation and photographs provided by JL. 7 Y - 0 N.

ZONE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albonotatus). 1999-17. Two immatures located approximately one mile nw. of Pine Park campground, Washington Co., on 30 Aug 1999 by Terry Sadler. Documentation and photographs provided by TS. 2^nd Rd: 6 Y - 0 N - 1 Abs.

GYRFALCON (Falco rusticolus). 1999-16. One immature brown morph located in West Corinne, Box Elder Co., on 12 November 1999 by Richard Schulze and Robert E. Walters, Jr. This bird was injured when found, successfully rehabilitated, and released on 12 December 1999. Documentation and photographs by RS. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

WANDERING TATTLER (Heteroscelus incanus.) 2001-06. An adult located at Antelope Island State Park Marina, Davis Co., on 25 May 2001 by Terry Sadler. Additional observers included Joel and Kathy Beyer, Mark Stackhouse, Merrill Webb, and many others. Documentation and photograph by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

HUDSONIAN GODWIT (Limosa haemastica). 1999-14. Adult located at Amalga Barrens, Cache Co., on 19 May 1999 by Ron Ryel, Larry Ryel, and Bob Atwood. Relocated on 21 May 1999 by Mark Stackhouse. Written documentation by RR and photographs by LR. 6 Y - 0 N – 1 Abs.

HUDSONIAN GODWIT (Limosa haemastica). 2002-11. Adult male located at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder Co., on 6 May 2001 by Kathy and Joel Beyer. Documentation provided by KB and JB. 7 Y - 0 N.

HUDSONIAN GODWIT (Limosa haemastica). 2002-21. One breeding plumaged adult located at Farmington Bay WMA, Davis Co., on 20 March 2002 by Kathy and Joel Beyer. Documentation provided by KB and JB. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (Calidris fuscicollis). 1999-9. Up to three individuals located at Pelican Lake & Ouray NWR, Uintah Co., 28-30 May 1999 by Coen Dexter and 11 others. At least one individual was observed at Ouray NWR on June 11, 1999 by Rich Hoyer. Written documentation provided by CD and RH and photographs provided by CD. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (Calidris fuscicollis). 2001-8. Nine adults located at Ouray NWR, Uintah Co., on 28 May 2001 by Kathy and Joel Beyer. Terry Sadler relocated seven sandpipers on 29 May 2001. Also observed by Dennis Shirley. Documentation provided by KB, JB, and TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

CURLEW SANDPIPER (Calidris ferruginea). 2001-09. A breeding plumaged adult found along the Antelope Island Causeway, Davis Co., on 6 May 2001 by Kathy and Joel Beyer. Terry Sadler relocated it on 8 May 2001. Additional observers included Keith Evans and Dana Green. Written description provided by KB, JB, and TS, and photographed by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (Tryngites subruficollis). 2000-6. One juvenile located at the north end of Pruess Lake (Garrison Reservoir), Millard Co., on 4 September 2000 by Rita Schlageter, Jim Healy, Hugh Hawkins, and JeAnne Strott. Written description provided by RS. 7 Y - 0 N.

RUFF (Philomachus pugnax). 2001-12. One juvenile located at the west end of Glover Lane, Davis Co., on 23 September 2001 by Julie Van Moorhem and Dana Green. Other observers included Mark Stackhouse and David Wheeler. Written descriptions provided by DG and JVM and photographed by MS. This is the first confirmed record of Ruff in Utah. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

RED PHALAROPE (Phalaropus fulicaria). 2003-05. Found at Gunlock Reservoir, Santa Clara River, Washington Co., on 24 October 2002 by Rick Fridell. Other observers included Charlie Sheard and Bill Hunter (26 October 2002). Documentation and photographs provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

LITTLE GULL (Larus minutus). 2002-3. Found by Terry Sadler along the Antelope Island Causeway, Davis Co., on 13 December 2001. Also observed by Bob Bond, Mark Stackhouse, David Wheeler, and Larene Wyss. Written documentation and photographs by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

YELLOW-FOOTED GULL (Larus livens). 1998-7. Found at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder Co., on 4 October 1998 by Keith Evans, George Barrowclough, and Cole Crocker-Bedford. Written description and photographs submitted by KE. This is the first confirmed record of Yellow-footed Gull in Utah. 3^rd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

YELLOW-FOOTED GULL (Larus livens). 1999-8. Adult observed at Lone Rock Beach, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Kane Co., by Chuck LaRue, John Spence, Jennifer Holmes and Lara Dickson, 21 April 1999. It was relocated near Glen Canyon Dam later the same day, Glen Canyon, NRA, Coconino Co., AZ, by the same group for a first AZ record. Photographed by Mark M. Stevenson and Gary Rosenburg on 23 April 1999. Photographs provided by MS. 2^nd Rd: 5 Y - 0 N - 2 Abs.

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Larus glaucescens). 2001-03. A first winter gull located at Farmington Bay WMA, Davis Co., on 12 Nov 2000 by Terry Sadler. Documentation and photograph provided by TS. 3^rd Rd: 6 Y - 1 N.

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Larus glaucescens). 2001-04. A first winter gull located along Antelope Island Causeway, Davis Co., on 18 November 2000 by Terry Sadler. Documentation and photographs provided by TS. 2^nd Rd: 6 Y - 1 N.

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Larus glaucescens). 2003-07. One second winter gull located at Utah Lake State Park, Utah Co., on 2 February 2003 by Michael Monson and photographed by Milton Moody on 4 February 2003. Also observed by Dennis Shirley. Written documentation by M Monson and photographs by M Moody. 7 Y - 0 N.

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Rissa tridactyla). 2002-1. An adult located at Ivins Reservoir, Washington Co., on 3 January 2002 by Bob Showler. Last seen and photographed on 5 January 2003 by Rick Fridell, Steve and Priscilla Summers. Also observed by Kevin Wheeler and Steve Hedges. Documentation and photographs submitted by RF and video stills provided by SS. 7 Y - 0 N.

SABINE’S GULL (Xema sabini). 2000-5. One juvenile observed at Pangutich Lake, Garfield Co., on 16 September 2000 by Robert Dobbs. Documentation, drawing, and photographs provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

LEAST TERN (Sterna antillarum). 1993-10. Adult found at Fish Springs NWR, Juab, Co., on 12 June 1993 by David Wheeler. Documentation submitted by DW. 3^rd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

LEAST TERN (Sterna antillarum). 2001-11. One adult located on July 22, 2001 at Utah Lake, approximately ¼ mile south of the Geneva Cooling Ponds, Utah Co., by Joel and Kathy Beyer. Documentation provided by JB and KB. 7 Y - 0 N.

LEAST TERN (Sterna antillarum). 2002-17. An adult located along the Virgin River above the Washington Fields Diversion, Washington Co., on 15 May 2002 by Kevin Wheeler. Documentation provided by KW. 7 Y - 0 N.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE (Streptopelio decaocto). 2000-14. Observed by Tyler Hicks and Steve Sullivan.at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co., on 25 May 2000. Documentation and drawing provided by TH. This is the first accepted record of this species in Utah. 3^rd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE (Streptopelia decaocto). 2002-8. Located in Blanding, San Juan Co., on 22-23 November 2001 and 14 January 2002 by Hal and Calvin Black. Documentation and photographs of specimen provided by HB. 2^nd rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE (Streptopelia decaocto). 2002-38. Five adults located at Washington City, on power lines along Main Street (east and west of Telegraph Road), Washington Co., on 6 November 2002 by Rick Fridell. Other observers included Dennis Shirley, Kevin Wheeler, Penny Barkley, and Bill Hunter and many others. These birds stayed in the area throughout the winter, with a high count of 14 observed on 1 December 2002. Documentation and photographs provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE (Streptopelia decaocto). 2003-06. One located by Dona Hilkey on 4 January 2003 at Jensen, at the intersection of Highway 40 and 9300 East, Uintah Co. Additional observers included Kim Potter, and Rich and Amy Levad. Documentation and photographs provided by DH. 7 Y - 0 N.

ELF OWL (Micrathene whitneyi). 1999-7. One adult located at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 21 July by David Allen. It was observed through mid August, 1999 by many additional observers including Steve Hedges, VJ Hedges, Josh Kreitzer, Larry Ryel, Terry Sadler, Mark Stackhouse, Steve & Priscilla Summers, Lew Wilkinson, and David Wheeler. Documentation provided by SH for a sighting on August 3, 1999. This is the first confirmed Elf Owl record in Utah. 6 Y - 0 N – 1 Abs.

BLACK SWIFT (Cypseloides niger). 2001-16. This record is a rare documentation of nesting Black Swifts and represents the first confirmed nesting in Utah since 1961. A juvenile swift was observed in a nest on 21 August 2001 at Stewart Falls, Utah Co. by Merrill Webb and Antoinette Sitting Up. Stewart Falls is located south of the Aspen Grove trailhead to Mount Timpanogos. Written details submitted by Merrill Webb and Antoinette Sitting Up. 7 Y - 0 N.

VAUX’S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi). 2002-26. One adult located in North Logan, Cache Co., on 4 July 2002 by Ron Ryel. Documentation provided by RR. 7 Y - 0 N.

MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (Eugenes fulgens). 2001-18. An adult female located on Stout Canyon Road, 2½ miles from Highway 89, Kane Co., on 24 June 2001 by Steve and Priscilla Summers. Documentation provided by SS. 7 Y - 0 N

ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD (Calypte anna). 2002-5. An adult male located by Steve and Priscilla Summers at Red Cliffs Recreation Area campground, Washington Co., on February 10, 2001. Additional observers included Robert Dobbs, Rick Fridell, Dana Green, and Larene Wyss. Last observed on 18 March 2001. Written documentation provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD (Calypte anna). 2002-6. One adult male located at Red Hills Golf Course, St. George, Washington Co., on 31 March 2001 by Robert Dobbs and Rick Fridell. Documentation provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD (Calypte anna). 2002-39. One adult observed visiting a feeder at Canyon Ridge, Hurricane, Washington Co., on 2 May 2002 by Rick Fridell and Kristen Comella. Documentation and photograph provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (Melanerpes erythrocephalus). 2002-27. An adult observed by Ron Ryel near White Pine Lake, Cache Co., on 7 July 2002. Last observed by Eric Jeffords near Tony Grove Lake on 27 July 2002. Documentation and drawing provided by RR. This is the first documented sighting for Cache County. 7 Y - 0 N.

LEAST FLYCATCHER (Empidonax minimus). 2000-9. One individual located at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 24 September 2000 by Robert Dobbs. Documentation provided by RD. 3^rd Rd: 5 Y - 2 N.

WHITE-EYED VIREO (Vireo griseus). 1999-13. An adult located at Calf Creek Recreation Area, Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, Garfield Co., on 31 July 1999 by Rhandy Helton. Written documentation provided by RH. 2^nd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

PHILADELPHIA VIREO (Vireo philadelphicus). 2002-40. One adult located at Red Hills Golf Course, St. George, Washington Co., on 27 October 2002 by Larry Tripp, Rick Fridell, and Kristen Comella. Written description submitted by LT and RF, and photographs by RF. This is the first accepted record of Philadelphia Vireo in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

BLUE JAY (Cyanocitta cristata). 2000-12. One located in Syracuse, Davis Co., on 23 October 2000 by Liz Shaner. Documentation and photographs provided by LS. 7 Y - 0 N.

EASTERN BLUEBIRD (Sialia sialis). 2002-43. An adult male located at east end of the Logan Golf and Country Club, Cache Co., on 14 December 2002 by Ron Ryel. Other observers included Keith Archibald, Susan Drown, Jean Lown, and many others (15 December 2002). Documentation and drawings provided by RR. 7 Y - 0 N.

BLUE-WINGED WARBLER (Vermivora pinus). 2002-9. One adult captured in a mist net at Cottonwood Wash, Paria River, Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Kane Co., on 23 June 2001 by Jim Parrish et al. Unfortunately this bird died in the mist net and the specimen was deposited in BYU Monte L. Bean Museum. Documentation and photographs submitted by Clayton White. This is the first record of Blue-winged Warbler in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (Vermivora chrysoptera). 2001-10. An adult male located along Dividend Road, west of Eureka, Utah Co., on 16 June 2001 by Eric Huish. Documentation and drawings provided by EH. 3^rd Rd: 5 Y - 2 N.

NORTHERN PARULA (Parula americana). 2001-05. An adult male located at Maple Grove campground 16 miles se. of Scipio, Millard Co., on 17 May 2001 by Terry Sadler. Documentation provided by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Dendroica pensylvanica). 2002-4. One adult male located at Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park, Davis Co., on 17 September 2001 by Bob Atwood. Documentation submitted by BA. 7 Y - 0 N.

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Dendroica pensylvanica). 2002-13. An immature located at River Lane in Lake Shore, Utah Co., on 26 August 2001 by Joel and Kathy Beyer. Also observed by Terry Sadler and Dennis Shirley. Documentation provided by JB and KB. 7 Y - 0 N.

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Dendroica pensylvanica). 2002-30. Found at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 29 September 2002 by Steve and Priscilla Summers, Kristen Comella, and Rick Fridell. Documentation provided by RF and photographs by SS. 7 Y - 0 N.

MAGNOLIA WARBLER (Dendroica magnolia). 2001-17. One adult male captured and banded at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co., on 30 May 2000 by Tyler Hicks and Jay Banta. Documentation and photographs provided by TH. 7 Y - 0 N.

BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (Dendroica caerulescens). 2001-02. Adult male located at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co., on 25 October 2000 by Terry Sadler and Jay Banta. Documentation and photograph submitted by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

HERMIT WARBLER (Dendroica occidentalis). 2002-16. Male located at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 11 May 2002 by Pomera Fronce, Leila Ogden, Tuula Rose, Ardith Thygerson, and Bonnie Williams. Written documentation provided by PF and captured video stills provided by TR. 7 Y - 0 N.

HERMIT WARBLER (Dendroica occidentalis). 2002-19. One adult male located at the top of Nay's Canyon in the Pine Valley Mountains, Washington Co., on 25 April 2002 by Terry Sadler. Documentation provided by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

PRAIRIE WARBLER (Dendroica discolor). 2001-14. An immature female located at the Quail Creek Reservoir Inflow and Cottonwood Wash confluence, Washington Co., on 28-30 September 2001 by Dana Green (28 September), Merrill Webb (29 September), and Rick Fridell (30 September). Written documentation submitted by DG, MW, and RF. Drawings provided by RF. This is the first record of Prairie Warbler in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

BAY-BREASTED WARBLER (Dendroica castanea). 1998-9. Three individuals, including two males and a female, found along Highway 150 (mm 50.0), Summit Co., on 22 -23 June 1998 by Tim Gorman. Documentation submitted by TG. 3^rd Rd: 7 Y - 0 N.

BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER (Mniotilta varia). 1998-10. A female located at Red Hills Golf Course during the St. George Christmas Bird Count, Washington Co., on 27 December 1997, and observed through 1 March 1998. Observed by Steve and Priscilla Summers, Matt & Pia DeVries, Josh Kreitzer, and Lew Wilkinson. Written description and photographs by SS. 7 Y - 0 N.

BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER (Mniotilta varia). 2000-11. An adult female located at Mathis Park, St. George, Washington Co., on 22 October 2000 by Robert Dobbs, Steve and Priscilla Summers, Kristen Comella, and Rick Fridell. Also observed by Kevin Wheeler. This bird was observed regularly through 1 December 2000. Documentation provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (Protonotaria citrea). 2000-7. Adult male located along the Provo River, Utah Lake State Park, Utah Co., 17 September 2000 by Tuula Rose. The warbler was observed through 21 September 2000 by many individuals including Kathy & Joel Beyer, Lois Clark, Pia DeVries, Dana Green, Eric Huish, Mike Monson, Milton Moody, Julie Van Moorhem, Leena Rogers, Terry Sadler, Dennis Shirley, Robin & Julie Tuck, Bonnie Williams, Tom Williamson, and Larene Wyss. Documentation and video still provided by TR. 7 Y - 0 N.

PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (Protonotaria citrea). 2000-8. One male located at Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington Co., on 24 September 2000 by Robert Dobbs. Documentation and photograph provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitheros vermivorus). 2002-31. One adult located along Quail Creek at the Red Cliffs Recreation Area Campground, Washington Co., on 28 September 2002 by Rick Fridell and Kevin Wheeler. Also observed by Steve and Priscilla Summers, Josh Kreitzer, Marilyn Davis, and many others. Documentation and photographs provided by RF. 7 Y - 0 N.

PAINTED REDSTART (Myioborus pictus). 2002-7. Adult male located at Temple of Sinawava, Zion National Park, Washington Co., on 22 April 2001 by Robert Dobbs and Rick Fridell. The redstart was observed by many individuals through at least 10 May 2001. Documentation provided by RD. 7 Y - 0 N.

PAINTED REDSTART (Myioborus pictus). 2002-24. One adult located along the Virgin River, Riverside Walk, Zion National Park, Washington Co., on 7 April 2002 by Paul Pisano. The redstart was present for over a month, and viewed by many additional observers including Jack Binch, Kristen Comella, Rick Fridell, Milton Moody, and Steve and Priscilla Summers. Kathy and Joel Beyer last observed the redstart on 13 May 2002. Written description submitted by KB and JB and photographs provided by JB. 7 Y - 0 N.

CANYON TOWHEE (Pipilo fuscus). 2000-2. Located at Hatch Trading Post parking lot, San Juan Co., on 7 January 2000 by Dana Green and Patrick Murphrey and relocated on January 12 by Terry Sadler. Written description and video provided by DG and description and photographs by TS. This is the first confirmed Canyon Towhee record in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

CASSIN’S SPARROW (Aimophila cassinii). 2001-07. One adult located 12.7 miles north of Highway 50/6, and south of Gandy, Millard Co., on 23 May 2001 by Terry Sadler. Documentation provided by TS. 7 Y - 0 N.

CLAY-COLORED SPARROW (Spizella pallida). 2002-14. An adult located on the west side of the Provo Airport Dike adjacent to Utah Lake, Utah Co., on 27 April 2002 by Merrill Webb. Additional observers included Tuula Rose (28 April 2002) and Milton Moody (29 April 2002). Written description submitted by MW. 7 Y - 0 N.

CLAY-COLORED SPARROW (Spizella pallida). 2002-22. One adult located at Red Hills Golf Course, St. George, Washington Co., on 14-15 May 2002 by Kathy and Joel Beyer. Observed on 18 May 2002 by Kristen Comella and Rick Fridell. Documentation provided by KB and JB on 29 June 2002. 7 Y - 0 N.

BRONZED COWBIRD (Molothrus aeneus). 2002-15. An adult female located near the Red Hills Golf Course, St. George, Washington Co., on 8-9 May 2002 by Milton Moody, Junece Markham, and KC Childs. Documentation provided by MM. 7 Y - 0 N.

COMMON REDPOLL (Carduelis flammea). 2002-10. An adult female observed at a feeder in Provo, Utah Co., from 27 January to 13 February 2002 by Milton Moody. Also observed by Dennis Shirley, Steve Walters, Merrill Webb, and many others. Written description submitted by MM and photographs by SW. 7 Y - 0 N.

COMMON REDPOLL (Carduelis flammea). 2002-32. A male located in Clarkston, Cache Co., on 20 February 2002 by Tom Gordon. Documentation and video provided by TG. 7 Y - 0 N.

COMMON REDPOLL (Carduelis flammea). 2002-36. One female located in Provo, Utah Co., 22 - 24 October 2002 by KC Childs. Also observed by John and Darolyne Childs, and Eric Huish. Documentation and photograph provided by KC. 7 Y - 0 N.

LAWRENCE’S GOLDFINCH (Carduelis lawrencei). 2002-35. An adult male located approximately 2½ miles south of Kanarraville, at Chekshani Cliffs, Iron Co., on 2 October 2002 by Steve Summers and on 3 October 2002 by Rick Fridell. Documentation provided by SS and RF, and photographs provided by RF. This is the first confirmed record of this species in Utah. 7 Y - 0 N.

AMERICAN BLACK DUCK (Anas rubripes). 1994-4. Located at north end of Minersville Reservoir, Beaver Co., on 8 August 1994. The committee agreed with the identification as an American Black Duck, however the origin of this bird was questioned, due primarily to the timing of this sighting. 3^rd Rd: 1 Y - 6 N.

EURASIAN WIGEON (Anas penelope). 2001-19. A female observed at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co., on 31 October 2001. The committee concluded the very brief description lacked sufficient detail for acceptance. 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

WHITE-TAILED KITE (Elanus leucurus). 2002-28. One adult located at Locomotive Springs WMA, Box Elder Co., on 12 July 2002. The committee felt the description did not adequately rule out a male Northern Harrier, particularly the behavior and described vocalization. 3^rd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Buteo lineatus). 2000-13. One sighted at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co. from 25-30 July 2000. Without a written description or photograph, this record lacked sufficient detail for acceptance. 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

ZONE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albonotatus). 1996-10. Observed at Enterprise Reservoir, Washington Co., on 7 September 1996. Although, many committee members felt this record was very possibly of a Zone-tailed Hawk, the brief description lacked sufficient details for acceptance. 3^rd Rd: 1 Y – 6 N.

PACIFIC GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis fulva). 1995-8. Observed on a mudflat in the Great Salt Lake, south of Willard Bay State Park and east of Harold S. Crane WMA, Box Elder Co., on 18 September 1995. Separation of this species from American Golden Plover represents a difficult identication challenge. The committee felt that a more detailed description and perhaps photographic evidence was necessary for acceptance as a first state record. 0 Y - 5 N – 2 Abs.

RED KNOT (Calidris canutus). 2000-15. Ten alternate plumaged birds observed at Fish Springs NWR, Juab Co., on 17 May 2000. The committee felt the description and drawings more closely described Sanderlings than Red Knots, especially the description of the behavior, size, underparts, and leg color. 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

MEW GULL (Larus canus). 1999-15. One first year bird located at North Park, Spanish Fork, Utah Co. on 24 October 1999. The committee felt the description did not adequately rule out a small Ring-billed Gull. 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

ICELAND GULL (Larus glaucoides). 1998-1. A first winter gull reported from Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (nw. corner of the dike loop road), Box Elder Co., on 14 March 1998. Although multiple observers described this bird and the documentation included photographs, the committee felt this gull could not be safely separated from a juvenile Thayer’s Gull. Reliable identification of juvenile Iceland and Thayer’s Gulls in worn late first-winter plumage may not be possible without careful analysis of detailed photographs or a specimen. 3^rd Rd: 0 Y – 7 N

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Larus glaucescens). 1998-2. A first winter gull observed at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder Co., on 14 March 1998. The committee deliberated on this intriguing record for three rounds. Although four members accepted this record (five votes are necessary for acceptance), other members felt the description either did not adequately rule out a worn late winter Herring Gull or a hybrid Glaucous-winged Gull. 3^rd Rd: 4 Y - 2 N - 1 Abs.

EURASIAN-COLLARED DOVE (Streptopelia decaocto). 2002-29. One located at a residence in South Jordan, Salt Lake Co., on 22 September 2002. Although the committee thought the description fit a Streptopelia dove, most members felt there was insufficient information to rule out a Ringed Turtle-Dove. 2^nd Rd: 2 Y - 5 N.

VAUX’S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi). 2002-25. One adult found at River Lane near the mouth of the Spanish Fork River, Utah Co., on 23 May 2002. The majority of the committee felt the description was insufficient to rule out a Chimney Swift. 3^rd Rd: 2 Y - 5 N.

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Sphyrapicus varius). 2002-20. One adult male observed in South Ogden, Weber Co., during summer, 1999. This identification of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was based on an out-dated field guide that did not separate Red-naped and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. 0 Y - 7 N.

PHILADELPHIA VIREO (Vireo philadelphicus). 2002-23. One adult located at Red Hills Golf Course, St. George, Washington Co., on 14 May 2002. The committee felt the description, specifically the description of the loral area, and overall size and shape, lacked necessary detail to adequately rule out a bright Warbling Vireo. 2^nd Rd: 1 Y - 6 N.

LECONTE’S THASHER (Taxostoma lecontei). 1994-9. Observed at Snow Canyon State Park, Washington Co., on 29 December 1994. Although several committee members accepted this record, others felt that definitive characteristics were not described to adequately rule out a Crissal Thrasher. 3^rd Rd: 3 Y - 4 N.

OLIVE-BACKED PIPIT (Anthus hodgsoni). 1996-9. One individual reported from Utah Lake State Park, Utah Co, on 29 May 1996. The committee concluded that there was insufficient detail for acceptance as a first state record. 0 Y - 6 N - 1 Abs.

HOODED WARBLER (Wilsonia citrina). 1981-1. Adult male located at the Chamberlain Ranch, upper North Fork of the Virgin River, Kane Co., on 10 September 1981. Due to the time elapsed between the observation and subsequent documentation (over 19 years), and without a photograph or sketch, the committee concluded there was insufficient detail and description for acceptance. 0 Y - 7 N.

CANYON TOWHEE (Pipilo fuscus). 2002-18. One adult located on 21 May 2002, along the east side of the Jordan River Parkway, approximately ½ mile south of 4800 South, Salt Lake Co. The committee concluded there was insufficient information for acceptance. 0 Y - 7 N.

NORTHERN CARDINAL (Cardinalis cardinalis). 1999-11. A male located in Orem, Utah Co. on 13 May 1999. Although the committee agreed this was likely a Northern Cardinal, the origin of this individual was questioned (likely a released or escaped bird). 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

BROWN-CAPPED ROSY-FINCH (Leucosticte australis). 2001-21. One winter male sighted at Spring Creek Road, south of the Monticello airport, San Juan Co., on 23 November 2001. The committee concluded the description lacked sufficient details for acceptance as a first state record. 2^nd Rd: 0 Y - 7 N.

PURPLE FINCH (Carpodacus purpureus). 2002-41. An adult female located west of Escalante, Garfield Co., from 10 September to 7 October 2002. The committee concluded the description and photograph did not rule out a female Cassin’s Finch (specifically the prominent eye-ring, bill shape, malar color, and face and back pattern). 0 Y - 7 N.