Documentation of American Golden-Plover
2022-020

Observer Information

Reporter:  Greg Mihalik 
Other Observers: 

Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  American Golden-Plover
First Date/Time:  5/24/2022 7:55:00 AM
Last Date/Time:  5/24/2022 9:55:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):  2 hours
County:  Chaffee
Specific Location:  Bassam Park
Number:  1
Age:  Unknown
Sex:  Unknown
Plumage:  Non-breeding

Habitat

Pasture with floor irrigation.

Viewing Conditions

Optics:  Kowa TSN-884
Distance:  300 meters
Light:  Overcast and snowing

Description of the Bird

Drab brown head and back.white supercilium curving down behind the eye. Dusky grau breast. Dark legs.  

Found by Greg Mihalik.

Similar Species Discussion

Mountain Plover.

Back is browner. Supercilium not decending behind the eye.

Legs pale.

 

Resources Used

Photographs, Sibley, and Mark Peterson (reviewer)

Previous Experience

Little.

Notes

Review of photos

Additional Information

Materials Available

Photos |

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Date Documentation Submitted

8/5/2022 5:59:00 PM
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