Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Eastern Phoebe
Scientific name:	Sayornis phoebe
Date:	Nov. 10, 2017
Time:	11:18 AM
Length of time observed:	1-2 minutes
Number:	1
Age:	Adult
Sex:	Unknown
Location:	Confluence Park (On Ash Creek)
County:	Washington
Latilong:	Not recorded
Elevation:	3100 ft
Distance to bird:	Approx. 60-70 ft
Optical equipment:	10x42 binoculars, Nikon D750 with 300mm & 1.4 tele (420mm)
Weather:	Clear
Light Conditions:	Sunny
Description: Size of bird:	small
(Description:) Basic Shape:	Passerine
(Description:) Overall Pattern:	Dark above, light below
(Description:) Bill Type:	All purpose- thin, pointed
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Dark head, back, wings, and tail. White throat and breast. Yellow wash on belly. Gray on sides of breast. No eye-ring. Very weak wing bars. (see photo)
Song or call & method of delivery:	I did not hear it vocalize.
Behavior:	It was flycatching above Ash Creek when I approached. It flew to a higher perch to observe me for a little less than a minute before flying off to the south.
Habitat:	Riparian
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	Typical Phoebe appearance, size, behavior, and habitat. White throat and breast eliminated Black Phoebe. Yellow wash below and white breast eliminated Say's Phoebe.
Previous experience with this & similar species:	I have seen Eastern Phoebe before in Washington County, and MANY in South Texas. I have photographed several Eastern Phoebes and other flycatchers and have thoroughly reviewed and studied the photographs and Field Guides.
References consulted:	I knew the species from experience, but also confirmed with Sibley Guide.
Description from:	From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Maurice DeMille
Observer's address:	260 N Main St., La Verkin, UT 84745
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	None that I know of.
Date prepared:	Nov. 18, 2017
Additional material:	Photo
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