Documentation of Pine Warbler
2021-006

Observer Information

Reporter:  Carl Bendorf 
Other Observers: 

Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  Pine Warbler
First Date/Time:  8/6/2021 11:45:00 AM
Last Date/Time:  8/6/2021 12:05:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):  20 minutes
County:  Larimer
Specific Location:  Rocky Mountain National Park (Larimer section)
Number:  1
Age:  Adult
Sex:  Unknown
Plumage:  Other/Unknown

Habitat

Scattered ponderosa pine around picnic area along Upper Beaver Meadows Road

Viewing Conditions

Optics:  10X40
Distance:  25 feet
Light:  Hazy overcast skies

Description of the Bird

Matthew and Amy Rice (Ohio) and I watched this bird forage in a ponderosa pine. It initially struck us as relatively large for a warbler and slow moving.

Similar Species Discussion

Resources Used

Sibley and Nat Geo guides.  Also showed photo to Scott Rashid and to Jeff Gordon of the ABA.

Previous Experience

A later review of eBird records suggest this is roughly the 5th August record for Colorado and the earliest by several weeks.

Notes

Notes made AFTER observation

Additional Information

Date Documentation Submitted

8/7/2021 12:16:00 PM
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