Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2023-41
| Common name: |
Long-tailed Jaeger |
| Scientific name: | [Stercorarius longicaudis] |
| Date: | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Time: | 11;30 |
| Length of time observed: | 1 hour |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Quichapa Lake |
| County: | Iron |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 50 yards |
| Optical equipment: | 820mm Canon Lens |
| Weather: | Beautiful |
| Light Conditions: | Sun |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Small Bird sat high in the water. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
I have Utah photos of both Parasitic and Pomarine Jaeger. Both were much larger. |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: |
From memory From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | James Loveless |
| Observer's address: | 10879 South Lake Island Dr. South Jordan 84009 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | there were other birders across the lake |
| Date prepared: | 12 Aug 2023 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |