Documentation of
Black-legged Kittiwake
2011-016
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
530 Peregrine Circle,
Longmont,
CO 80504-8806
E-mail:
smlodinow@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Chris Nunes on first date; Cole Wild
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Black-legged Kittiwake
First Date/Time:
4/16/2011
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
20 minutes
County:
Weld
Specific Location:
Lake Windsor
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Kowa 88mm with 20-60x eyepiece
Distance:
300 feet
Light:
Good
Description of the Bird
The photos pretty much speak for themselves. This bird was in pretty typical plumage for inshore, late spring/summer BL Kittiwakes that occur in WA. Bird 2 is being submitted separately. I believe that the bird found by Cole Wild, and first seen by me on 16 April, was the same individual I last saw on 26 May 2011. The second bird seems to have been a one-day wonder.
Behaviors: Mostly swimming, or perched on pier. Occasionally soaring. When eagles flew over, tended to head nw, only to return 15 or so minutes later. Never seen feeding by me.
Call: None Heard
Plumage: 1st cycle
Similar Species Discussion
Nothing has M back pattern, larger than FRGU, yellow bill, black feet, dusky nape collar.
Previous Experience
I've seen thousands over the years
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Date Documentation Submitted
6/10/2011 12:50:00 PM
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