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2011-01 Iceland Gull
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
1 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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2nd round |
19 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
I still feel this is in all
probability an Iceland Gull. Multiple reliable birders doesn't
necessarily guarantee the correct ID, but considering everything, I really
feel this is the correct call. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Adequate description of an
'Iceland'
Gull, however, I beleive this is a Kumlien's Gull (& the observer
mixed up his description of a Kumlien's vs. nominate glaucoides in the 'similiar'
sp. section. |
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2nd round |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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2nd round |
28 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
Photos are not clear enough to
adequately eliminate Thayer's Gull. Description is better for Iceland but,
combined with photos, is not conclusive. |
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Colby N. |
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Ron R. |
4 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
It's difficult to evaluate an
Iceland gull without effective photos. However, I feel the description
captured the important features and the bird was carefully observed by
several experienced birders. |
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2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
No, ID |
I had reservations about
accepting this record and given the second record with photos, I don't
feel a pale Thayer's gull can be entirely eliminated with the material
presented. Most problematic are the primary tips that appear dark in photo
E. |
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Terry S.. |
11 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
While this may well be an
Iceland Gull I don't feel the description in the narrative eliminated a
pale Thayers. The photo is not clear enough to me to help make a
determination. |
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2nd round |
14 May 2011 |
No, ID |
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Jack S.. 2nd round |
14 May 2011 |
No, ID |
This could be a Kumlien's type
however the photographs cannot eliminate the
more-commonly-found-in-our-area
Thayer's Gull. I note dark centered tertials and dark primary tips
on the bird in photo E. The overall coloration of the bird, size, bill
size and color are also consistent with a paler Thayer's. |
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Mark S. |
17 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
This bird may indeed be an Iceland Gull, but I don't think it's clear
enough to say that it couldn't be a pale Thayer's. The photos don't show
enough to eliminate this possibility, and nothing in the description
allows us to definitively eliminate pale Thayer's either. The all dark
bill is better for Thayer's than Iceland, and we have nothing to go on
with regards to wingtip detail or eye color. Given that there is overlap
in all features between Thayer's and Iceland, and that Thayer's would be
the more expected form in Utah, the burden of proof is to demonstrate that
it is clearly an Iceland. I don't think that this record achieves that. |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
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Merrill W. |
12 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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2011-02 Red-breasted Sapsucker
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
10 Jan 2011 |
No, ID |
I am concerned about the rather extensive black and white markings on the
side of the neck. I really question whether or not this is a hybrid
Red-breasted/Red-naped Sapsucker. Sibley says that on occasion the head
pattern of the Red-breasted can actually approach that of a Red-naped, and
perhaps this is a pure Red-breasted, but I would like to see what others
have to say before I am willing to vote yes on this bird. |
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2nd round |
13 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
I still feel this is likely a
hybrid, certainly not a pure Red-breasted. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
It's possible this bird has some
Red-naped in him, but it's predominately a Red-breasted. |
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2nd round |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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2nd round |
16 Jul 2011 |
No, ID |
This is a tough one. It looks
like a Red-breasted SS but the black on the head is more than typically
found on a pure RBS. Given the less than 100% certainty, I have to vote to
not accept. |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
I think the extensive pale/black
feather on side of the head leading up to the eye suggests that this bird
is likely a Red-naped X Red-breasted Sapsucker hybrid. |
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Ron R. |
4 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
This bird clearly looks like a
hybrid red-breasted x red-naped (most likely). The pattern of white lines
and extensive black on the face are consistent with hybrids and not pure
red-breasted birds. |
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2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
No, ID |
There is far too much black and
white striping on the face for this to be a male red-breasted. The only
possibility is a female of the southern subspecies (S. r. daggetti), but
there is still far too much black and white on the face. |
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Terry S.. |
7 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
To me this looks good for a
southern race (daggetti) of a Red-breasted Sapsucker. |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
I still believe this is a
Red-breasted Sapsucker with little or no hybridization with Red-naped
Sapsucker |
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Jack S.. |
17 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
While I still feel this bird
could be a pure Red-breasted Sapsucker (dagetti), I cannot rule out the
possibility of a hybrid. Thus, I'm changing my vote to not accept the
record. |
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Mark S. |
17 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
While this bird clearly has some Red-breasted in it, the amount of black
on the head, incongruous markings on the head, with red bleeding over the
black, etc. all scream "hybrid" to me. This looks like a Red-breasted x
Red-naped. |
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2nd round |
13 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
I still feel this is likely a
hybrid, certainly not a pure Red-breasted. |
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Merrill W. |
12 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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2011-03 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
13 Jan 2011 |
No, ID |
The description I feel is lacking in the necessary details to support
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. The photos also have features suggestive of
Red-naped, such as quite extensive red throat on photo #1. I don't see a
red nape, but this can certainly be variable, or even absent in Red-naped.
We don't see the back well, but there is a suggestion that there could be
more or less two lines of spotting, again suggestive of Red-naped. I
suspect this is either a Red-naped, or a hybrid, not a pure
Yellow-bellied. |
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2nd round |
30 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
I'm not sure about this bird,
and could probably be convinced this is an abberant RN Sapsucker. It
appears to lack any red on the nape and the
black throat border
appears complete especially in photo B, however, the white on the face and
white spotting on the back is not as prominent as I would expect in a YB.... |
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2nd round |
28 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
These birds appear to be Red-naped Sapsuckers. The backs do not show the
extensive white barring found on Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. |
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2nd round |
16 Jul 2011 |
No, ID |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
Insufficient photos to
conclusively id bird as a Yellow-bellied. The lack of red nape does not
necessarily mean this is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. |
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Ron R. |
4 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
These individuals appear to be
red-naped without a red napes (does happen, maybe they are related).
Characteristics more consistent with red-naped include black face band
that is wider than either white facial bands, red in the throat "invades"
the black malar stripe, extensive red on crown, and there is no hint of
yellow on the breast of either birds. |
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2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
No, ID |
See comments from round 1. |
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Terry S.. |
11 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
While the larger photographs of
the single bird show a head,neck and throat pattern that resembles a Male
YBSS the back does not seem to show the extensive, white, diffuse barring
which is typical of YBSS. I really can't see enough of the second bird to
make a determination. The narrative sheds very
little light on the
observation to help with this sighting. |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
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Jack S.. |
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2nd round |
20 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
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Mark S. |
17 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
Looks like a classic Red-naped Sapsucker to me, except for not having a
red nape. The back pattern appears to be in two rows, the white
supercillium is narrow behind the eye, and the black border on the throat
looks incomplete. |
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2nd round |
18 Par 2011 |
No, ID |
As per my previous comments. |
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Merrill W. |
12 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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2011-04 Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
1 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Not the most enjoyable way to experience a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, but there
is no question as to the identification. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
interesting record |
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Terry S.. |
6 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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Jack S.. |
21 Mar 2011 |
Abst |
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Mark S. |
17 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Nothing beats specimen in hand. |
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Merrill W. |
16 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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2011-05 Cackling Goose
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
1 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
The head shape and bill size certainly suggest Cackling rather than
Lesser Canada. I wish vocalizations could have been heard. I believe this
is one of the larger Cackling subspecies even though the size differential
in the photos is not dramatic, compared with Lesser Canada. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Good photos and great
description. I agree that this bird may not be identifiable to subspecies
in that it exhibits traits of both taverneri and hutchinsii. |
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Terry S.. |
6 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent narrative and
discussion. |
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Jack S.. |
21 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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Merrill W. |
16 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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2011-06 Iceland Gull
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
1 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
This very thoroughly described bird most certainly must be an adult
Iceland Gull, and I feel comfortable voting in favor of this record
without photographic confirmation. |
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2nd round |
30 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
I really don't know what to do
with this record....the description is good for a Kumlien's Gull, however,
the record links photos of gulls taken a couple weeks later in a different
county. I suppose it's possible, if extremely unlikely, that one of the
birds in the photos were the same individual observed at Lee Kay (?). In
addition, the photos certainly appear to be of two different birds.
However, the birds in the photos also appear to be Kumlien's Gulls ......? |
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2nd round |
30 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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2nd round |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
I am voting to accept the 3 Jan
sighting only. The later photos are likely different birds. |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
sufficient photo and good
description |
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Ron R. 2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
No, ID |
I'm with Rick on this one. The
photos do not necessarily show the same bird and as such, should not be
included with the written record. I feel this needs to be made into two
records for evaluation (the written record and a second record built
around the photos). Even though they might be the same bird, different
counties, a significant time gap, and no definitive marks (e.g., missing
feather) bring into question whether these are the same bird. |
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Terry S.. |
6 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Great documentation. a very
thorough write-up and excellent photos |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Jack S.. |
24 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Good field notes! |
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2nd round |
9 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Upon acceptance the extraneous
'Additional material' should be deleted. While the individuals
photographed are likely Iceland Gulls, they are mostly likely not the bird
described in this writeup. |
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Mark S. 2nd round |
16 April 2011 |
Acc |
I missed the first round on this record, but my feelings are that the
written record is excellent, and am voting to accept that. I don't know
why the photos were included with this record, as I think that there is
considerable doubt as to whether these are all the same bird - the time
and location separation are too great for any certainty there. The
original observer states that one of those birds looked very similar to
the one they saw, however, I can't really consider that photo as valid
evidence for this record. But I think the record stands on it's own
merits. |
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Merrill W. |
16 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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2011-07 Iceland Gull
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
1 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
I do wish we had a written description of this bird as there are certain
aspects of the photos that I wish were more definitive, such as leg color,
which is probably pink, but difficult to be sure. A photo does not obviate
the need for written descriptions on bird reports. However I feel this is
an Iceland Gull and am voting to accept. |
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2nd round |
30 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
This is a tough one as
well....This appears to be one of those tricky birds on the line between
Kumlein's / Thayer's. In the northeast I wouldn't hesitate to call this a
(dark) first-cycle Kumlien's Gull and the west coast I'd probably go with
a pale Thayer's Gull. Probability suggests a Thayer's (although a very
pale one) as do the smudginess on the face and generally blurry markings
(even darker Kumlien's appear to be more distinctly patterned on the back
and wings). |
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2nd round |
30 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
No, ID |
This bird has a fairly large bill, much larger than typical Iceland. The
body shape and coloration of this bird is similar to some small first
winter Glaucous-winged Gulls, which the observer did not eliminate in his
report. I would like see more discussion of this record. |
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2nd round |
16 Jul 2011 |
No, ID |
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Colby N. |
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Ron R. |
26 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
I am very reluctant to accept a
record with no descriptive text. Given the quality of the photos, this
appears to be a first winter bird. I feel we need some standards for what
constitutes a complete record. Perhaps with regard to this record,
attaching some of the Birdtalk correspondence that outlines specific ID
marks should be added to make the record more complete. |
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2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
Acc |
I feel the photos, especially
B', strongly support this being an Iceland (Kumlien's) gull. Most
important are the very pale, darker primary webs that do not go all the
way to the primary edge. In Thayer's, the webs would be darker and would
extend to the primary tips. |
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Terry S.. |
13 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
Since there is no narrative
given for this record and no other gulls in the picture there is nothing
to evaluate for size comparison The proportion of bill size seems larger
than I would expect for an Iceland Gull and the shape of the head doesn't
seem as small and rounded as I would expect for this species. |
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2nd round |
18 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
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Jack S.. |
27 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
More consistent with Iceland
Gull compared to
Thayer's Gull.
Below is a rather interesting paragraph from the Iceland(Kumlien's)/Thayer's
Gull's monograph in "The Birds of North America Online" series written by
an authority on this complex, Richard Snell.
"The taxonomy of
Iceland and Thayer s gulls is unsettled, and whether they should be
treated as 1 or 2 species is disputed. These birds share a breeding
habitat distinct from
Herring Gull (L. argentatus). Breeding chronologies are similar.
Morphological and plumage characters overlap broadly. My studies,
heretofore unpublished, are suggestive of continuous phenotypic variation
from darkest to lightest extremes in plumage of adults across the breeding
range. Where breeding ranges of kumlieni and thayeri overlap (e. Baffin
I., e. Southampton I., Digges Sound), there is no evidence of assortative
mating: gulls as dark or darker than the type of thayeri bred with others
much lighter than the type of kumlieni, including birds lacking visible
wing-tip melanism. Based on this, I believe only 1 species should be
recognized with all taxa placed under Iceland Gull. Where practical,
discussions in this account combine the 3 taxa involved (nominate
glaucoides, kumlieni, and thayeri) as a whole. The names Iceland Gull
and Thayer s Gull are used when referring to the taxa as separate
species following current classification by the
American Ornithologists Union (1998). |
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2nd round |
10 Jul 2011 |
No, ID |
I still feel this bird is
slightly more consistent with a Kumlien's, however I cannot rule out a
lighter Thayer's. Thus, I'm changing my vote to not accept the record as
an Iceland's Gull. |
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Mark S. |
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2nd round |
16 Apr 2011 |
No, ID |
I'm troubled by the lack
of description, and unconvinced by the birdnet discussion reference. The
photos show a first cycle bird that could be either a pale Thayer's or a
Kumlien's. I don't think they (the photos) are clear enough with regard to
such details as bill coloration and tail pattern to get much help there,
and the head shape (not round enough) and bill shape (a bit heavy) look a
bit better for Thayer's than Iceland to me. The wingtip markings, however,
look good for Kumlien's, at least as well as they can be seen in these
photos. I'm left with too many doubts to accept. |
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Merrill W. |
16 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
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2011-08 Western Gull
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
15 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
This same limping Gull has been present at Farmington Bay well into
February, and I believe without question it is a Western Gull. As Cliff
points out, all other contenders can be safely ruled out. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Nice thorough description.
I have some flight photos of this gull if anyone is interested. |
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Steve H. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Colby N. |
5 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Ron R. |
2 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Characteristics of this bird
strongly suggest Western Gull, including size, black primaries, pink legs,
darkish mantle, mottled head and underparts, and bi-colored bill. Other
species are safely eliminated. It is still possible, however, that this
bird is a hybrid with glaucous-winged as the bird has paler upperwing
coverts than might be expected for pure Western. Also, the mantle color in
the photos suggests it may not be as dark as might be expected for pure
Western. However, these could also be due to the photos, not real
coloration. The black primaries suggest that if the bird is a hybrid, it
is unlikely a first generation hybrid. Given that, I'm voting for Western. |
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Terry S.. |
13 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Very well documented with good
photos. |
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Jack S.. |
2 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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2011-09 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
13 Mar 2011 |
No, ID |
This is clearly not a Red-naped Sapsucker. The back and the late moulting
shout Yellow-bellied. However I am concerned about a couple of things.
The black moulding around the red throat in the photos is not nearly as
clear cut as the written description would suggest. In fact I am not at
all certain that it is complete, and if it is, at the posterior point it
is very thin. Also there is a suggestion of some pink coloration on the
nape. I think there is the distinct possibility this is a hybrid and
cannot vote for it as a pure Yellow-bellied. |
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2nd round |
10 May 2011 |
Acc |
After reviewing others comments and re-evaluating the photos I am changing
my vote to a yes. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Definitive photos |
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2nd round |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Photos show typical markings of a late first-winter YB Sapsucker. |
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2nd round |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
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Colby N. |
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Ron R. |
17 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
This bird appears to be in
transition from an immature to an adult male. The timing of this molt, the
extensive white bars on the back, pattern of red on the head and wide
width of the white head stripes are all consistent with yellow-bellied
sapsucker. |
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2nd round |
20 May 2011 |
Acc |
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Terry S.. |
22 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Given the date of observation
and apparent juvenile plumage I believe this is a good sighting of a
yellow-bellied Sapsucker |
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2nd round |
5 May 2011 |
Acc |
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Jack S.. |
20 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
I feel the following plumage
markers are all consistent with SY male YBSA.
-SY Bird w/juv head & breast plumage in February
-Nape without red
-Red throat & chin
-Broad white stripes both above and below faint dark eyeline
-Distinct broadish black malar separating red chin/throat from white of
head
-Apparent speckling of red feathers in crown
-Significant white on back, even on feathers centrally located (no obvious
dark line separating white feathering on either side) |
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2nd round |
21 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Mark S. |
17 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Examination of the photographs (the observer is obviously not experienced
enough to do a thorough written analysis of this i.d.) suggests to me that
this is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, with every possible feature supporting
that conclusion. The molt timing (late from juvenile/immature to adult
plumage) and pattern (crown brownish, with red appearing throughout,
including the rear of the crown, rather than just the forehead) should by
itself eliminate Red-naped. In addition, the plumage features that are
emerging point to Yellow-bellied. The white facial stripes are wide, the
barrings on the back are not organized into two rows, and it appears that
the throat patch may end up with a complete black border. |
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2nd round |
21 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
I think a small number of YBSS do show a tinge of red in the nape, which
is why, coupled with the occasional absence of red in RNSS, that
particular field mark is not particularly reliable. Given that I can see
nothing else in this bird that is not typical of YBSS, I think that the
possibility that this individual is a hybrid is remote. |
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Merrill W. |
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2011-10 Black Swan
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
13 Mar 2011 |
No, Nat |
This bird clearly is not a naturally occurring bird in Utah, although it
is just a clearly a Black Swan. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
No, Nat |
No question on the ID being a
Black Swan, but I doubt it is a wild bird. Black Swans are commonly
domesticated in the U.S. and there are several in the St. George area. |
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Ron R. |
17 Apr 2011 |
No, Nat |
Clearly a black swan, but very
unlikely a wild bird. The leg band also supports this. |
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Terry S.. |
22 Mar 2011 |
No, Nat |
This is obviously an escaped or
introduced bird. I agree with the suggestion of placing this on the
special sightings page. |
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Jack S.. |
19 Apr 2011 |
No, Nat |
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Mark S. |
16 Apr 2011 |
No, Nat |
Nice Black Swan. I wonder from where it escaped. |
2011-11 Curve-billed Thrasher
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Bob B. |
13 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
Great find. The photos I feel are definitive. |
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Rick F. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
Nice record. |
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Steve H. |
27 Feb 2011 |
Acc |
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Ron R. |
17 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Nice photos. Clearly show the
strongly curved bill of intermediate length, dark base to the lower
mandible, and roundish spots on the breast and belly. |
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Terry S.. |
22 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
I believe the photos showing
spots on the breast indicate this is Curved-billed Thrasher. |
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Jack S.. |
19 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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Mark S. |
16 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
No useful description, but the photos clearly show a Curve-billed
Thrasher. |
2011-12 Cackling Goose
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Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
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Bob B. |
30 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
This description is definitive enough I feel the ID is not in question
even though we don't have a photograph. |
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Rick F. |
8 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
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Steve H. |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
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Ron R. |
17 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Good description of
minima subspecies. Combination of very small size and dark color
eliminates Canada subspecies.
I feel we should drop this species from the review list. It is apparent it
is a rare but regular winter visitor and migrant. It has been recorded
multiple times annually since being split from Canada goose and was in
collections prior to the split. |
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Terry S.. |
22 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
An excellent
narrative. |
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Jack S.. |
19 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent writeup |
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Mark S. |
16 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent description and analysis of the most distinctive of the Cackling
subspecies - all the pieces fit for this to be the right call. The only
thing that could add to this would be a call. |
2011-13A Lesser Black-backed Gull (A)
|
Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Bob B. |
30 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
The description and photos certainly confirm the ID. One or more of these
same birds were seen by numerous observers. including myself. It seems
most unusual for 4 of these birds to be seen together, but this bird is
likely much less rare in Utah than we have assumed |
|
Rick F. |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
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|
Steve H. |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
Good photos showing all key marks. |
|
Ron R. |
20 May 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent photos of
one individual clearly show this species. The record is for 4 individuals
and indicates all were very similar to the photographed individual. |
|
Terry S.. |
4 May 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Jack S.. |
7 May 2011 |
Acc |
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|
Mark S. |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent photos and description from a very experienced observer. |
2011-13B Lesser Black-backed Gull (B)
|
Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Bob B. |
30 Mar 2011 |
Acc |
The description and photos certainly confirm the ID. One or more of these
same birds were seen by numerous observers. including myself. It seems
most unusual for 4 of these birds to be seen together, but this bird is
likely much less rare in Utah than we have assumed |
|
Rick F. |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Steve H. |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
All marks mentioned in description and most observed in photos. |
|
Ron R. |
22 May 2011 |
Acc |
Photos show mostly
black wing-tips, yellow legs and dark gray mantle characteristic of this
species. Should be combined with record 2011-13A as part of materials for
4 individuals, or should be only two individiduals (1 and 2) assessed in
separate records as there are no photos of individuals 3 and 4 submitted. |
|
Terry S.. |
4 May 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Jack S.. |
7 May 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Mark S. |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
This one was a tougher call, because I'm not very trusting of judgments of
mantle color on distant gulls, the observer's experience not withstanding,
especially when the color in the photo looks inconclusive to me. However,
the pattern of the black wingtip/white mirrors seems more consistent with
LBBG than CAGU. |
2011-14 Western Gull (2nd cycle) [see
record 2011-08b]
|
Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Bob B. |
19 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
The photos are very definitive for a 2nd winter Western Gull. I believe
this is the same bird seen by many, including myself. |
|
Rick F. |
28 Apr 2011 |
(No, ID) --> |
This is the same
gull as in record 2011-08 and should be combined with that record |
|
Steve H. |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
Good photos showing key marks. |
|
Ron R. |
20 May 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent photos and
adequate discussion of other potential species and hybrids. The bird seems
to be a pure or nearly pure Western. The bill is s little smaller than
some Westerns. |
|
Terry S.. |
4 May 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Jack S.. |
7 May 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Mark S. |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent documentation and photos. |
2011-15 Western Gull (1st cycle)
|
Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Bob B. |
10 May 2011 |
Acc |
This very detailed report by someone with longstanding experience with
these birds has convinced me of the accuracy of this report in spite of
the fact we don't have photos. |
|
Rick F. |
28 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
|
|
Steve H. |
16 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
Description fits first cycle Western Gull. |
|
Ron R. |
20 May 2011 |
Acc |
Very well written
description that safely eliminates other species. A GWxWestern hybrid is
the only other possibility, but the description does not seem to support a
well mixed cross. I am not real comfortable accepting difficult gull IDs
without photos, and can entertain not accepting this if others are
uncomfortable in not having definitive photos. |
|
Terry S.. |
4 May 2011 |
Acc |
Great narrative |
|
Jack S.. |
10 Jul 2011 |
Acc |
Although the
observer only had 45 seconds of viewing time, the field marks described
are consistent with this species. |
|
Mark S. |
18 Apr 2011 |
Acc |
Excellent description from an experienced observer. |
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