Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2013-13


Common name:

Common Redpoll

Scientific name: Cardeulis flammea  [Acanthis flammea]
Date: 12/29/12
Time: 1149
Length of time observed: 5 hrs
Number: 30
Age: various
Sex: various
Location: 10 miles west of Kelton, Utah
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Latilong: 41.6314 113.4288
Elevation:  
Distance to bird: 10 m
Optical equipment: 10x42 binoculars
Weather: 10 celsius
Light Conditions: excellent
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Description from: From photos taken at the time of the sighting
Observer: Bryce Robinson
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Observer's e-mail address: **
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Date prepared: 1-21-2013
Additional material: Photos
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