Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Ovenbird
Scientific name:	Seiurus aurocapilla
Date:	4 May 2012
Time:	2:30 PM
Length of time observed:	~1 minute
Number:	1
Age:	Adult
Sex:	Male
Location:	Logan (just west of USU campus where 700E turns to become 700N
County:	Cache
Latilong:
Elevation:
Distance to bird:	~20 feet
Optical equipment:	None
Weather:	Sunny
Light Conditions:	Direct sun
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(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Bird not seen.
Song or call & method of delivery:	Singing. Giving the emphatic "Teacher, Teacher, Teacher" song that this species is well known for, getting louder toward the end. Unfortunately, no visual confirmation or audio recordings, as I was in a rush to another engagement. I've struggled with this one for a while but I just can't convince myself it could have been anything else.
Behavior:
Habitat:	Wooded/shrubby patch of vacant land in a matrix of houses.
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	Distinctive song. Common Yellowthroat can be similar, but is very unlikely to be singing so far from water, usually has three- to five-syllable phrases in its song, and does not get noticeably louder through the song. Tufted Titmouse can be similar, but is lower-pitched and more robust and resonating, and also doesn't usually get louder through the song.
Previous experience with this & similar species:	I am familiar with this song from my time as an undergraduate student in New Hampshire and subsequent visits to the eastern part of the country.
References consulted:	None.
Description from:	Memory
Observer:	Ryan O'Donnell
Observer's address:	1098 Crescent Dr
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:
Date prepared:	28 Feb 2013
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