Documentation of
Black-throated Blue Warbler
2009-125
Observer Information
Reporter:
Brandon K Percival
835 S. Harmony Dr.,
PUEBLO WEST,
CO 81007-2632
E-mail:
bkpercival@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
no one on 10/23
Mark Peterson on 10/25; Rich Miller found it on 10/23
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
First Date/Time:
10/25/2009
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
30 minutes over the two days
County:
Fremont
Specific Location:
Veteran's Park in Canon City
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Hackberry trees mostly, also pines.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8x42 leica binoculars
Distance:
20 to 40 meters
Light:
sunny on 10/23, though in the shade regularly
Description of the Bird
A warbler with mostly black throat, with a little whitish chin, navy blue color back. White wing spot in both wings. See photos.
Behaviors: With Yellow-rumped Warblers in trees.
Call: soft junco like chip
Plumage: first year male
Similar Species Discussion
Nothing looks like a male Black-throated Blue Warbler.
Previous Experience
seen a few in Colorado and other states
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
11/7/2009 3:15:00 PM
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