Documentation of
Lapland Longspur
2021-012
Observer Information
Reporter:
Kathy Mihm Dunning
1322 Fairfax St.,
DENVER,
CO 80220-2527
E-mail:
mihmdunning@gmail.com
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Lapland Longspur
First Date/Time:
2/15/2021 11:30:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
2/15/2021 12:05:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
San Miguel
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Transitional
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Binoculars
Distance:
20-100'
Light:
Good
Description of the Bird
Detected amongst a group of HOLAs. Initially noted for being darker and having a more shuffle-y feeding style.
Sparrowlike bird. Back mottled brown, with some rufous tones. Chestnut collar. Crown brown, face very pale brownish, auriculars wrapped in black on the bottom and back, chin white with some black smudging, sparrow-like bill. Undersides white with some black smudging on upper sides and upper chest. Tail dark (never saw it well enough in flight to detect white outer tail feathers).
Similar Species Discussion
Photos eliminated other options.
Resources Used
Prior experience. A sanity check with Sibley.
Previous Experience
Significant with longspurs and expected sparrows.
Date Documentation Submitted
10/5/2021 8:11:00 AM
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