Documentation of
Kentucky Warbler
2012-219
Observer Information
Reporter:
Brandon K Percival
Other Observers:
Also seen by Gene Rutherford, John Drummond, Mary Ellen Moore, and two other birders.; I found the bird alone.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Kentucky Warbler
First Date/Time:
4/23/2012
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
10 minutes
County:
Pueblo
Specific Location:
Chico Basin Ranch Headquarters, Pueblo County, Colorado.
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Under the willows and in the reeds.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8x42 leica binoculars and Nikon Camera
Distance:
30 meters
Light:
Sunny
Description of the Bird
See photos. Warbler with bright yellow underneath, black side burns on the face. Nothing looks like a Kentucky Warbler really.
Behaviors: Low to the ground, near the willows.
Call: I heard it chipping, giving the loud Fox Sparrow like chip.
Plumage: alternate adult
Similar Species Discussion
Nothing really, Common Yellowthroat is a little similar, though not really.
Resources Used
none
Previous Experience
Seen several in Colorado over the years, and other eastern US states.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
4/23/2012 3:07:00 PM
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