Documentation of
Prothonotary Warbler
2006-202
Observer Information
Reporter:
Brandon K Percival
835 S. Harmony Dr.,
PUEBLO WEST,
CO 81007-2632
E-mail:
bkpercival@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
none; Glenn Walbek and I found this bird.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Prothonotary Warbler
First Date/Time:
5/1/2006
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
20 minutes
County:
Bent
Specific Location:
Northeastern Bent County, along canal.
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Along running canal.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8x42 leica binoculars
Distance:
20 meters
Light:
sunny, excellent
Description of the Bird
I spotted this bird, along the canal. Bright yellow head, big black eyes, dark bill, blue/gray wings, bright yellow underparts, with white undertail coverts. See photos.
Behaviors: Stayed mostly in some old weeds along the canal.
Call: "sweet sweet sweet" heard once, actually before we saw the bird.
Plumage: adult
Similar Species Discussion
None.
Previous Experience
Seen a few Prothonotary Warblers in CO and more in the east.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
5/2/2006 9:59:00 PM
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