Documentation of Palm Warbler
2013-304

Observer Information

Reporter:  Dawn Rush 
Other Observers:  My Husband Patrick 719-244-0626; I Dawn Rush at 719-235-1746 is the original finder, myself and husband Patrick identified the bird/species

Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  Palm Warbler
First Date/Time:  5/7/2013
Last Date/Time:  5/7/2013
Duration (total time in view):  20 minutes
County:  El Paso
Specific Location:  HWY 24 and Constitution
Number:  1
Age:  Unknown
Sex:  Male
Plumage:  Other/Unknown

Habitat

Open Plains - In my backyard that has Crabapple tree, Aspen trees, Maple tree, White fir tree, Cottonwood tree (immature), current bush, honeysuckle vine, minimal water availability, and lots of bird feeders

Viewing Conditions

Optics:  Monarch Binoculars and Canon Camera
Distance:  20 feet
Light:  Partly cloudy

Description of the Bird

5.5", Rufous Crown with a white spot between and above the eyes, yellow throat, yellow at base of tail, dark eye line with a yellow streak above the eye line. I have photos taken 5-7-2013.
Behaviors: Bobbing up and down of the tail, flitting from branch to branch with moments of rest, also flying to the ground foraging. I have video taken 5-7-2013
Call: zzizzizzizzizzizzizzizzi
Plumage: Adult Breeding

Similar Species Discussion

I new it was a warbler as soon as I got my glass on it based on the bill, size, and colors. the only similar species that may (not) come into play could be a sparrow. There is no way that this could be a sparrow.

Resources Used

Sibley's

Previous Experience

Intermediate to Advanced

Notes

Notes made AFTER observation

Additional Information

Comments: I would like to provide my cell phone number 719-235-1746
Time: 12:30
Elevation:
Other Dates:
Nearest Town: Colorado Springs or Falcon
Independent Observers: I Dawn Rush at 719-235-1746 is the original finder, myself and husband Patrick identified the bird/species

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Date Documentation Submitted

5/7/2013 5:11:00 PM