Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 9-1996


Common name:

Olive Tree-Pipit (Olive-backed Pipit)

Scientific name: Anthus hadgsoni
Date: 29 May 1996
Time: about 5 pm
Length of time observed:  
Number: 1
Age:  
Sex:  
Location: Utah Lake State Park near start of south pier, by Provo River
County: Utah
Latilong:  
Elevation: ~4600'
Distance to bird: 10 to 12 feet
Optical equipment: Canon camera with 500mm Auto-focus lens
Weather: Day of alternating rain & sunshine, lots of wind.
Light Conditions: see photos
Detailed description of bird:  
Song or call & method of delivery:  
Behavior:  
Habitat: In debris washed ashore from the river.
Similar species and
how were they eliminated:
 
Previous experience with this & similar species:  
References consulted: National Geographic: Field guide to the Birds of North America 2nd Edition
Description from: Notes made Later when looking at photos
Observer: Margaret Sanchez
Observer's address: 690 East 2780 North, Provo, UT  84604
Observer's e-mail address:  
Other observers who independently identified
this bird:
 
Date prepared: (originally) 2 Jun 1996  (second version from notes - 28 Jul 2001)
Additional material: 5 Photos (2 color photos for web)
   

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