Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2023-73
| Common name: |
Palm Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Dendroica palmarum |
| Date: | 11/4/2023 |
| Time: | 1600 |
| Length of time observed: | 10 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Sex: | Unknown |
| Location: | Bountiful Pond |
| County: | Davis |
| Latilong: | 40.83291-111.90212 |
| Elevation: | 4797 |
| Distance to bird: | 20 |
| Optical equipment: | Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 Camera - Nikon D 500 500 mm lens |
| Weather: | Partly cloudy |
| Light Conditions: | Good |
| Description: Size of bird: | 5-6 |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Warbler with longer tail than most |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Gray with yellow undertail |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Pointed |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
This birds light colored eyebrow stood out as did the black eyeline. The
pale streaking on the flanks was noticeable as well. The yellow under it
s tail stood out too. It s tail which it was constantly pumping seemed a
bit longer than other warblers. No wing bars. It was gray overall & busy
moving about. A RCKI was present also. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | Quiet |
| Behavior: | Actively moving about from branch to branch. |
| Habitat: | Brush & trees along small shallow canal & nearby Bountiful pond. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Tail longer than YRWA. Flank streaking more defined than OCWA. Facial markings ruled out other warblers. No yellow on upper rump like YRWA. No wing barring which ruled out Blackburnian. We both thought it had somewhat of a vireo head shape. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Have only seen once or twice a couple of years ago. Connie thinks it is a lifer for her. |
| References consulted: | Sibley / IBird pro / eBird explore |
| Description from: |
Notes made later From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Vivian Schneggenburger |
| Observer's address: | 3286 East Marie Ave SLC, Utah 84109 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Connie Misket |
| Date prepared: | 11/5/2023 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: | Connie will send her pictures later today. Hope this is sufficient. Thanks. |