Documentation of
Carolina Wren
2010-187
Observer Information
Reporter:
Bill Schmoker
3381 Larkspur Dr.,
LONGMONT,
CO 80503-7524
E-mail:
bill.schmoker@gmail.com
Other Observers:
none; First reported 30 May by Ted Floyd, then 31 May by David Waltman.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Carolina Wren
First Date/Time:
6/1/2010
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
approx. 30 minutes
County:
Boulder
Specific Location:
S. Boulder Creek Trail SE of Flatirons Golf Course: 40.006389 N, 105.216111 W
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Riparian Strip with bordering residential area to east and wet meadow to west.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Nikon EDG 8 x 42, Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Distance:
About 7 meters at closest
Light:
Overcast, fairly even light against canopy but backlit when seen against sky.
Description of the Bird
Moderately small, overall brown-toned bird. Most prominent features are whitish supercilium in a darker brown cap, longish curving bill, buffy underparts, barring on wing and undertail, and pale throat.
Behaviors: Bird was singing and foraging in mid-canopy along S. Boulder Creek.
Call: Repeatedly singing repeated chanting "teakettle" phrases. Song had a resonant, load character overpowering other nearby singing birds (like Yellow Warbler.) Sound audible on video taken of bird.
Plumage: Adult
Similar Species Discussion
Bill, body structure, and color patterning typical of NA wrens. Larger and longer-tailed than House Wren. Song diagnostic for Carolina Wren.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
Previous Experience
I've seen only one other Carolina Wren in Colorado but have seen and heard many others in my travels to more southeasterly states.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
6/1/2010 11:02:00 AM
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