Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2022-02


Common name:

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Scientific name: [Setophaga caerulescens]
Date: 1/17/22
Time: 9:37 am
Length of time observed: 10 minutes
Number: 1
Age: M
Sex:  
Location: Near Matheson Refuge and Moab Water Reclamation Plant
County: Grand
Latilong:  
Elevation: 4200
Distance to bird: 10
Optical equipment: Nikon cool pix p900
Weather: Cold and clear
Light Conditions: Sunny
Description:        Size of bird: Junco sized
(Description:)       Basic Shape: Chubby
(Description:)  Overall Pattern: Dark with white belly and wing mark
(Description:)            Bill Type: Small and pointy
(Description:)                              
Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:
White mark on wing, dark around eyes, white belly, black throat
(see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery: Heard chipping
Behavior: In bush, then on fence
Habitat: Bushes/tree
Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
It was obvious from the photo
Previous experience with
this & similar species:
 
References consulted: Merlin, Audubon and Tracy Aviary
Description from: From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer: Sara Timken, Jennifer Willis-Blomquist, Laura Nelson
Observer's address: 1477 S. Ken Rey St
Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird: Jennifer Willis-Blomquist and Laura Nelson
Date prepared: 1/17/22
Additional material: Photos
Additional comments: