Documentation of
Bell's Vireo
2014-146
Observer Information
Reporter:
Brandon Percival
835 S. Harmony Dr.,
PUEBLO WEST,
CO 81007-2632
E-mail:
bkpercival@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
I helped Margie Joy, Clif Smith, Pearle Sandstrom-Smith, and Bill Maynard see the bird.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Bell's Vireo
First Date/Time:
9/24/2014 8:56:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
9/24/2014 11:23:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
an hour
County:
Pueblo
Specific Location:
Valco Ponds
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
bushes and trees along Arkansas River, downstream of the Snakeskin Picnic Area, below Pueblo Reservoir dam.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8x42 leica binoculars and Nikon Camera with zoom lens
Distance:
15 meters
Light:
sunny
Description of the Bird
A vireo, very yellow, no eye ring, light wing bars. See photo. Rare bird in Pueblo County, not rare in Colorado.
Similar Species Discussion
Philadelphia Vireo - black through eyes.
White-eyed Vireo - eyering
Previous Experience
I've seen Bell's Vireo mostly on the far eastern plains of Colorado. I've seen one other one in Pueblo County, along time ago.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
9/24/2014 4:12:00 PM
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