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1-1981 - Hooded Warbler
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment |
|
Rick F. |
17 May 2002 |
Not A |
There is simply not
enough information to verify this record |
| Steven
H. |
22 Oct 2001 |
Not A |
May be a valid
record but there isn't much here to evaluate. A drawing would be
helpful. |
| Ronald
R. |
20 May 2002 |
Not A |
There was no
description of the bird included in the submission so it there was nothing
to evaluate. |
|
Terry S. |
7 Dec 2001 |
Not A |
Very old sighting
record. While male Hooded Warbler is unique no description is given other
than it matched picture in field guide. |
| Mark
S. |
19 Sep 2001 |
Not A |
Insufficient
documentation |
| Steven
S. |
4 Sep 2001 |
Not A |
Although it may be very likely that this person saw this species this record
cannot be accepted as there is not even a description of the bird, among other
missing details. |
| Merrill
W. |
15 Oct 2001 |
Not A |
No description at
all. |
14-1992 - Bonaparte's Gull / Laughing
Gull (initially submitted as a Bonaparte's -- later
a Laughing Gull)
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Put aside |
7 Oct 2002 |
|
The photo and record submission has not been found. Info: Dec 1992;
Keith Day;
1 acc, 2 not, 2 abs, 2 d --
3rd r. sh,rr,ts |
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
I need to see the original to make an adequate ID.
|
| 3rd
round |
11 Sep 2001 |
N Ac |
Need to see the original photo.
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
The bill of this bird is too small and delicate for Laughing Gull. The
photo reproduction is too poor to evaluate. Perhaps submission to
"gull expert'" is warranted (original photo).
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
N Ac |
I don't feel the original information I received (including poorly
reproduced photo) is sufficient to make a determination on this bird.
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc* |
Sent to Guy McCaskie for verification. *All characteristics present
for Laughing Gull
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Would like to see original photo - the copy is too unclear. From what I
can see, I'm not sure the bill is long enough or down-curved enough, and the
head markings seem odd for Laughing Gull.
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Abs |
The only documentation for this record in my packet is a poorly photocopied
black and white photo. This is not enough to vote on so I abstain from
voting on this record until I can view the original photo. Original photos
(or good copies) should be available to all committee members before any record
can be voted on
|
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
|
| Clayton
W. |
22 Apr 2000 |
|
I don't think it has a big enough (gross is a better word) to be a laughing gull
but it does have the (rigar?) white pattern, but xerox copy I have is not the
great. It has to be something! So if not a Bonaparte I go with the
majority opinion.
|
Terry S.
(3rd round) |
21 Sep 2002 |
N, ID |
I have seen nothing to review. Does someone have the original photos? |
4-1993 - Broad-winged Hawk
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Description is quite convincing, but does not eliminate immature eastern
red-shouldered (proportion in quick look maybe not so convincing). Data
are consistent with Wyoming spring migration of broad-winged hawk.
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
Acc |
I am voting to accept this record based on the orignal description and on the
fact that others saw this bird and concurred with the identification.
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
Terry
S.
3rd round |
25 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
|
|
Mark S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Abs |
I also saw this bird (I concur with the i.d.)
|
| 3rd round |
22 Oct 2002 |
Acc |
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Acc |
One of the most distinctive field marks for a Broad-winged Hawk is the
under-wing pattern: very pale to white, relatively unmarked and bordered
distinctly by black flight feathers. This report describes that fairly
well, although no mention is made about any markings. Given this filed
mark being seen along with the tail description this appears to be a good, but
brief, report.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
Why are we voting on this record for a third round. With a 5-1-1 second round
vote this record is already accepted. |
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Right date for migrant. Remarks are that the reddish breast was not seen so
analysis (of?) its not an adult is probably correct.
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
30 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
Description is correct for a Broad-winged Hawk, particularly description of
underwing pattern.
|
10-1993 - Least Tern
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Good description and in elimination of other species. Behavior very consistent
with this species. No sounds is a little unusual in my experience, but certainly
not a reason for not accepting.
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2000 |
Acc |
(see previous comments)
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
|
Terry S.
3rd round |
25 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Good description, cap (w/ white forehead), wing pattern, size leave little
doubt.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Oct 2002 |
Acc |
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Acc |
In general the description is good for this species. The small size,
yellow bill, and wing pattern leaves no other choice.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
Why are we voting on this record for a third round. With a 6-1 second round vote
this record is already accepted. |
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
His comment of a comparison with a Forsters in important as is the black on
upper wing.
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
30 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
Excellent description. Timing is consistent with other western Least Tern
records.
|
4-1994 - American Black Duck
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
I still have reservations about the origins of this bird, especially at this
early date
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Description good and convincing. Origin is of question and early fall date
is a bit of a concern, but is early nester. Vagrants in Europe known to
linger for long time.
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
Not A |
I am voting to not accept this bird due to the date the bird was observed (early
August). This date is more consistent with an escapee than a bird off course in
migration. I feel that the bird was likely a black duck from the description. |
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Need to decide as a committee how to deal with birds possible escapees but may
also naturally occur.
|
Terry S.
3rd round |
25 Jun 2002 |
N,int |
While I believe an American Black duck was seen there is the issue of an escaped
or released bird. When the time of year of the sighting is not right I think we
need to reject. The more recently sighted Black Duck in the Provo area was more
completely described and was seen the right time of year.
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Origin issues & the lack of a complete observation of the definitive marks
make this a tough call - experience of the observers with this species helps.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Oct 2002 |
N,nat |
I don't have a problem with the I.D., but the comments on the origin issue are
significant, and perhaps create too much uncertainty about this record to
accept. |
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
N Ac |
(origin questionable) I would be reluctant to accept this bird as a Black Duck
because the whole bird was not seen. The bird was only seen standing and
the observers were not even able to see the speculum, legs or underwing
pattern. therefore the possibility of a hybrid does exist. But even
if it was a full Black Duck this record has to be rejected on the basis of
questionable origin. first the time of year is quite wrong. Black
Ducks don't start their southern migration until early Wept. yet this bird was
seen in early August. The observers said they couldn't get the bird to
fly, it most likely was in eclipse plumage and was unable to fly as most ducks
are this time of year. it is likely that this bird was an escape or
possibly from introduced populations in Northwest.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
N,nat |
Why are we voting on this record for a third round. With only two accepted
second round votes this record is already rejected. |
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc* |
*I suppose I should abstain since I was one of the 3 observers of this
duck. I still think it is a legitimate sighting.
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
N,nat |
It sounds like the consensus is that even if it were a Black Duck the time of
the year is suspect. The people who were with me were from the South
(Mississippi and Louisiana (I think), and both were more familiar with the duck
than I was. If it was an escaped bird (and most committee members seem to think
it was) then don't accept it and lets get on with more recent sightings.
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
|
This is clearly a black duck. Since we will never be able to rule out an
escapee either we accept it or table it!
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
30 Jun 2002 |
N,nat |
Field marks described fit Am. Black Duck, however, other key characters were not
seen (speculum, leg color, underwing color) to adequately rule an American Black
Duck x Mallard hybrid. Regardless of hybrid status, timing brings the origin of
this bird into question.
|
9-1994 - LeConte's Thrasher
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Description & behavior fit, though location is a little unusual.
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Description good and behavior unlike crissel thrasher. Eye color (black in
LeConte's Thrasher, dark yellow in crissel) would have been good distinguishing
feature at such close range. Possible young crissel?
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
Not A |
While most of the description was consistent with a LeConte's thrasher, there
were no definitive marks seen (e.g., dark eye).
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
|
Terry
S.
3rd round |
25 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
I'm not convinced on the I.D.
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Habitat is a bit bizarre, but I've seen this species in heavier brush one other
time, and the description seems to rule out other thrasher sp.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Oct 2002 |
Acc |
I still think that the description fits LeConte's better than Crissal. The
comments regarding feather wear and age are interesting, but the time of year
(late December) should rule these out as factors except in most unusual
circumstances (such as a very unhealthy individual). The dark tail is also
difficult to explain by age/wear. |
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
N Ac |
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
The description is just not convincing to me, especially since this record is so
out of habitat. I have seen very worn Crissal Thrashers that could fit this
description. |
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Undertail coverts were seen & description of overall color fits LeContes.
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
The lack of a "defined" "Whisker" stripe and tan, not
reddish, under tail covert are important.
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
30 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
Description is not definitive and could certainly be a Crissal Thrasher (Eye
color, feather wear etc. should be considered). I believe this sighting was from
Hackberry Wash (one of few areas in Snow Canyon with W. Hackberry). Crissal
Thrashers are resident in this habitat and commonly seen in winter in Snow
Canyon.
|
10-1996 - Zone-tailed Hawk
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
Description not adequate to eliminate other species. Mention of flight
pattern would have helped.
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
N Ac |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
Description most similar to Zone-tailed. No information to separate from other
species dark phase. Observed during period of broad-wing hawk migration.
Long-tail not consistent with broad-tailed hawk, however. Sketch? Similar date
and not too far from 1999 sighting which is better documented.
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
N Ac |
I am voting to not accept this record due to insufficient details in the
description. This bird may well have been a zone-tailed hawk, but I think the
description was not sufficient for a convincing record.
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
|
Terry S.
3rd round |
25 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
limited description. Key fieldmarks missing in description
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Pattern of observation consistent with more recent (and better documented
sightings). Description, though bordering on inadequate, fits ZTH.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Oct 2002 |
N,ID |
This is really tough - I'm sure that Josh saw a Zone-tailed Hawk, and the
sighting is hardly remarkable for that location given the number of sightings in
recent years. We don't have a catagory for rejecting records due to inadequate
description. Do we assume that the I.D. is unsupportable because the description
isn't good enough? |
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
N Ac |
I believe a Zone-tailed Hawk was probably seen. Unfortunately the
description was too brief and not complete enough to accept this record. I
believe this is because of the inexperience of the observer in record
submissions and knowing how important it is to report as much as possible, even
field marks not seen. This is often the case with many observers and I
think a lot of good records are not accepted because of this . In this case a
description of the flight pattern (like a Turkey Vulture), which was obviously
observed, would have been extremely helpful. Also were the yellow legs, feet and
cere seen? A description of these field marks if observed would have
easily eliminated all other possible species. At least two Zone-tailed
Hawks together were definitely recorded near this area all during the summer
months of 1999 and it is likely that some may be breeding in this area.
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
Although I know Josh most likely saw this species the description is just not
there to accept. |
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Inexperienced at writing description, but competent young birder. No
picture of sketch enclosed to refer to. Tail description rules out Turkey
Vulture, & rest of description rules out Broad-winged. I feel
it's a legitimate sighting of Zone-tailed Hawk.
|
| 3rd round |
5 Sep 2000 |
Acc |
I think I voted to accept this once before. Still accept.
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Has been seen by competent observer in So. Utah - Zion Canyon, and the reporter
is good plus the description fits.
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
30 Jun 2002 |
N,ID |
This record is not detailed enough for acceptance. Although, I too, believe he
probably saw a Zone-tailed Hawk in the Pine Park area (subsequent to this
report, they have been seen almost annually in the area).
|
1-1998 - Iceland Gull
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
It could be an Iceland Gull but I'm not convinced that it isn't a Thayer's in
faded & worn plumage. By March many gulls can appear much lighter.
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
N Ac |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
The description is not sufficient to rule out pale Thayer's gull. However, I
have tried to get M. Stackhouse to have photos of this bird reviewed by
"gull experts: with no success. I also saw this bird. My feeling is
that it is an Iceland gull based on checkered pattern in tertials, speckled
tail, bill color. The bird was much paler than any Thayer's I have seen
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
N Ac |
I am voting to not accept this record. Not because I feel that this bird is not
an iceland gull, but because there is not enough convincing evidence for its
acceptance. However, I think this record could be revisited in the future if
better information about identification is developed.
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
has this been sent to someone like Paul Lehman?
|
Terry S.
3rd round |
13 Jan 2002 |
N Ac |
Until we can with certainty rule out a very pale Thayer's Gull or a hybrid
Thayer's and Kumliens Iceland I don't think we can accept an Iceland Record
for Utah. As Steve Summers has pointed out this will take some very good
photos and subsequent review by knowledgeable experts.
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
This description, though thorough, does not rule out a pale Thayer's. I took
photos of a gull at this location a few days later that fit this description,
and looked like it might be an Iceland. On close examination, the primaries
showed dark outer webs, which on the inner primaries, wrapped around the tips
like so: (drawning) This feature is on inconsistent with Iceland, and definitive
for Thayer's. for a first-state record, I think we need more clear-cut
documentation, probably with photo/specimen, to support Iceland gull. The
relationship between Thayer's (which is relatively common here) and Iceland is
very difficult.
|
| 3rd round |
19 Sep 2001 |
N Ac |
As we've seen with other, more recent sightings, this is going to be a tough
species to document for Utah, at least for a first-winter bird. I would want to
see multiple photos - or at least have an individual which is more towards the
nominate race than Kumlien's. The dividing line between first-winter Kumlien's
and Thayer's Gulls is not very clear, and it may not be possible to adequately
tell the difference without careful analysis of photos or specimens.
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
N Ac |
I think that comments of Iceland Gull records in the West in the "Report of
the California Bird Records Committee: 1997 Records", Western Birds
31:1,2000 apply here. In that article they mention the marks of what
is thought to constitute a "pure" Iceland Gull in juvenal
plumage. I'll not repeat them here but suffice it to say it will be very
difficult to absolutely prove an immature Iceland Gull record in the West
(especially without a good photo), just as it is difficult to prove many pale
Thayer's Gull records in the East. A disproportionately number of the
Iceland Gull reports in the West are from the late winter when juvenile Thayer's
Gull may become much whiter because of bleaching an feather wear. Also
there is the possibility of a hybrid or intergrade Kumlien's Iceland Gull and
Thayer's Gull. Even though this may very well have been an Iceland Gull I
feel compelled to not accept this record because of the above comments and the
fact that a worn and bleached late winter Thayer's Gull or a hybrid Thayer's/Kumlien's
can not be totally ruled out at this time.
|
| 3rd round |
18 Jun 2002 |
N, ID |
1-1998 Iceland Gull Nid I still stand by my previous votes and comments
|
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
I think the comparison between Thayer's & Iceland is quite adequate. I
still go with my first opinion that it is an Iceland.
|
| 3rd round |
5 Sep 2000 |
N Ac |
Change to not accept
|
| Clayton W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Abs |
Seems to me this is a stand off. I suggest we table it. I'm still not
convinced one way or the other so still have to abstain.
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
10 Jun 2002 |
N, ID |
As previous reviewers have pointed out, the description does not adequately rule
out worn, late winter Thayer's Gull. |
1a-1998 - Iceland Gull
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
11 Sep 2001 |
Not Accept |
|
|
Ronald R. |
|
|
|
|
Ella S. |
|
|
|
|
Mark S. |
|
|
|
|
Steven S. |
|
|
|
|
Merrill W. |
|
|
|
| Clayton
W. |
|
|
|
2-1998 - Glaucous-winged Gull
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Description adequate. More recent records make this bird a regular winter
visitor (although still rare).
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2000 |
Acc |
(see previous comments)
|
|
Ella S. |
? |
N Ac |
|
Terry S.
3rd round |
13 Jan 2002 |
D |
As with the Glaucous-winged Gulls I submitted I still feel cautious of GWGU I.D. without good photos and/or descriptions that rule
out possible hybrids.
|
|
Mark S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
This species is regular in winter, and may not need to be reviewed.
|
| 3rd round |
19 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
As described, the bill should rule out Thayer's Gull, and the lack of any
darkness in the primaries should rule out Herring Gull. All the described
features are consistant with GWGU. This species is becoming regular in northern
Utah in winter.
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
N Ac |
During late winter many gulls can become very worn and pale appearing,
especially the flight feathers. any report of a gull at this time of year should
include something about the feather wear on the bird. Although this report
sounds like it was probably a Glaucous-winged Gull I don't think a pale worn
Herring Gull has been ruled out as there is no talk of feather conditions. One
other point that is a little bothersome is the size reference. A Gloucous-winged
Gull should appear at least slightly larger than a Herring Gull and not just
comparable, which I'm not sure if that means the same size or a little larger or
little smaller. If it was a little smaller or about the same size then the
possiblity of a pale Thayer's Gull exists.
|
| 3rd
round |
18 Jun 2002 |
N, ID |
I'll have to stick by my previous comments.
|
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
10 Jun 2002 |
N, IC |
I'm not sure how to deal with the possibility of hybrids on these first winter
Glaucous-winged Gull reports. I agree with Terry and would like to discuss how
to deal with possible Glaucous-winged x Western hybrids.
|
7-1998 - Yellow-footed Gull
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
|
|
Steven H. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
Size is much too large for L. Black-back. Other marks are split between LBBG
& YFG, but I'm staying with YFG.
|
| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
|
|
Ronald R. |
20 Apr 2000 |
D |
(discuss as Lesser Black-backed Gull) I defer to the excellent review of this
record by Michael Patten. I think the committee should accept this as a lesser
black-backed gull based on the photos and review of Patten. The photo
reproduction had too much contrast for additional comments.
|
| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
Acc |
Now that I have seen better reproductions of the photos, this bird appears to be
a yellow-legged gull. The dark mantle color, bright legs and heavy bill are
consistent with yellow-legged gull, and not lesser black-backed. Only the
Denmark population of lesser blacked gull has such a dark mantle, but there are
few if any accepted records in the US for this subspecies. Note that this bird
has a much darker mantle than is evident in the bird photographed in record
8-1999.
|
|
Ella S. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
|
Terry
S.
3rd round |
13 Jan 2002 |
Acc |
I'm convinced with the photos submitted and the relative size comparison.
|
|
Mark S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Acc |
A somewhat difficult call, but photos tell the story - size, mantle color, bill
shape, leg color all consistent with YFGH. In spite of Michael Pattens
comments (we had some discussion about this bird), I think this is too large for
LBBG, and the bill is too massive, mantle too dark.
|
| 3rd round |
19 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
This bird seems much more consistant with the Yellow-footed Gulls I've seen in
Mexico than any Lesser Black-backed. The review by Michael Patten seems to rest
mostly upon the orbital color, which I think is not very clear, and possibly
distorted, in the photo. The size of the bird is well out of the range for LBBG,
and perfect for YFGU. I also don't entirely agree with Michaels comments
regarding head & bill shape - they seem well within the range for YFGU, and
less within the range for LBBG.
|
|
Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Acc |
Having great photos always makes our job of judging records a lot easier.
This record comes with great photos of a Yellow-footed Gull. the bright yellow
legs and feet, large bill with single large red spot, nearly black back and size
comparison with a California Gull clearly indicate this species. Lesser
Black-backed Bull is easily eliminated by the size comparison with the
California Gull. One contender not talked about in the report is Slaty-backed
Gull but this is easily eliminated by the leg color
|
| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
Why are we voting on this record for a third round. With a 5-1-1 second round
vote this record is already accepted.
|
|
Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
|
| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
|
Rick F.
3rd round |
10 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
|
9-1998 - Bay-breasted Warbler
| Evaluator |
Date |
Vote |
Comment
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Steven H. |
20 Apr |
Acc |
Description, song, & habitat fit this species. Seems odd there would be 2-3
birds together so far out of normal range.
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| 3rd round |
11 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
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Ronald R. |
20 Sep 2000 |
Acc |
Description consistent only with bay-breasted warbler. Song was also consistent.
Dates are within range for Wyoming. Has been recorded in Wyoming directly north
of this location.
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| 3rd round |
20 May 2002 |
Acc |
(see previous comments)
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Ella S. |
20 Sep 2000 |
N Ac |
3 on June 22 unex(pules?) Same comment as first
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Terry S.
3rd round |
13 Jan 2002 |
Acc |
Acceptance based on the review and comments of other commitee members
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Mark S. |
20 Sep 2000 |
N Ac |
Description's a bit conflicted - doesn't completely rule-out Chestnut-sided.
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| 3rd round |
19 Sep 2001 |
Acc |
I'll change my vote in light of the comments of Steve Summers and Ron regarding
sightings of this species in other states, and with increased experience with
vagrant warblers in Utah, which suggests that this date is not too late,
especially in this part of Utah. Much of my original reluctance to accept this
record was due to the date and the number of individuals seen, which is still
remarkable.
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Steven S. |
22 Jun 2000 |
Acc |
This is an intriguing record. The description of the males seems to fit
well and I can not figure out any other possibilities matching the described
bird, this is a rather distinctive warbler. The female description is lacking in
details enough to accept it and is bothersome by the statement that there is
dark under the eye. The described song would easily fit Bay-breasted Warbler.
The observer had very close looks multiple times over two mornings. Now what are
the possibilities that two males and one female Bay-breasted Warblers would how
up in mid-June in breeding habitat in Utah? I know that Southern Oregon has at
least two good (specimen & banding capture) records of males during the
mid-summer in breeding habitat, so the timing and location of this record may
not be too surprising. If there had only been one male observed I wouldn't have
had problems with accepting this record but I have reservations about the number
of the birds. Since I can't find fault with the description of the plumage and
songs of the males I feel compelled to accept the males.
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| 3rd round |
22 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
I still accept based on my first round comments |
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Merrill W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
N Ac |
Go with the majority since I am inexperienced with this species.
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| 3rd round |
3 Jul 2002 |
Acc |
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| Clayton
W. |
20 Apr 2000 |
Acc |
the head / face traits seem to fit. It has occurred throughout west, e.g.
Oregon, Idaho, Montana, So. Calif. during migration. However a June
date seems late. The description is adequate as far as I'm concerned
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Rick F.
3rd round |
10 Jun 2002 |
Acc |
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