Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2022-45
| Common name: |
Chestnut-sided Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Setophaga pensylvanica |
| Date: | 9-10-2022 |
| Time: | 7:35 a.m. |
| Length of time observed: | 15 Minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | HY |
| Sex: | Male? |
| Location: | Salt Lake International Center |
| County: | Salt Lake |
| Latilong: | 40.771564,-112.011415 |
| Elevation: | 4230" |
| Distance to bird: | As close as 5 feet, up to 30 |
| Optical equipment: | Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD and Canon 7D Mark II with 100-400 mm lens |
| Weather: | 70 degrees, calm, sunny |
| Light Conditions: | Good |
| Description: Size of bird: | ~5 inches |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Warbler |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Pale overall - White - Lime Green Yellow |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Thin, warbler like |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Was leading a Great Salt Lake Audubon field trip, first thing in the
morning 30 feet from our parking area, a group of 8-10 warblers started
actively foraging in the southern-most line of vegetation lining the
north side of Douglas Corrigan Way. This bird stood out. Actively
calling and foraging, mostly out in the open. Very cooperative bird. We
actually had a participant who was ten minutes late and we were able to
stay on the warbler until she arrived and get her looks. Pale overall,
greenish yellow wing bars, bold eye ring, tail cocked, distinctive upper
side color. Minimal "chestnut" coloration on the flanks, making me think
it is a HY Male. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: |
Calling constantly. Sounded like a loud version of a Yellow Warbler chip |
| Behavior: | Actively feeding in Willows, Russian Olives and pines. Calling the whole time. Often cocking tail |
| Habitat: | Mixed vegetation but stayed at a height of 5-10 feet. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Very distinctive in all respects, pale below from throat to tail with yellowish wash near legs/vent, bright eye ring, lime greenish yellow color above. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Yes, lots in the Midwest |
| References consulted: | None |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Max Malmquist |
| Observer's address: | 2377 East Boyes Street |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Jeanne LeBer, Ray Smith, Felicia Alvarez, Deedee O'brien, Lindi McIlwaine, and a couple of others. Matt Pendleton and his son were there the same morning and got photos, Neldon Kunz the day after. |
| Date prepared: | 9-26-2022 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: | https://ebird.org/checklist/S118439836 |