Documentation of
Eastern Bluebird
2023-034
Observer Information
Reporter:
Laurie Duke
32300 County Rd. 15,
ELIZABETH,
CO 80107
E-mail:
lcd317@earthlink.net
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Eastern Bluebird
First Date/Time:
9/23/2023 10:00:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
9/23/2023 10:10:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
10
County:
Elbert
Specific Location:
Elizabeth
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Breeding
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
binoculars
Distance:
150 feet
Light:
favorable, morning light, partly cloudy
Description of the Bird
1 Eastern Bluebird flying over creek bed, landing on top branch of willow tree, singing off and on for 10 minutes. Merlin recognized song as Eastern Bluebird. Observers notice white belly with rufous chest and sides. Back was mostly blue. Absence of rusty scapulars.
Similar Species Discussion
Western Bluebird was considered, but the call was not indicative of a Western Bluebird. There was no visible rusty color on scapular. It was a single bird. No other bluebirds were seen or heard.
Previous Experience
First time I have seen an Eastern Bluebird in this area.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Materials Available
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Date Documentation Submitted
9/23/2023 2:50:00 PM
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