Documentation of Eurasian Wigeon
2012-214

Observer Information

Reporter:  Norm Lewis  852 S. DeFrame Way,   LAKEWOOD, CO  80228-3034
E-mail:  migrant44@aol.com
Other Observers:  Ted Cooper

Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  Eurasian Wigeon
First Date/Time:  1/3/2013 8:30:00 AM
Last Date/Time:  1/3/2013 8:45:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):  Fifteen minutes
County:  Fremont and Fremont
Specific Location:  Centennial Park
Number:  1
Age:  Adult
Sex:  Male
Plumage:  Breeding

Habitat

City park grassy field

Viewing Conditions

Optics:  Leica binoculars
Distance:  Seventy-five feet
Light:  Excellent morning light

Description of the Bird

Medium sized duck, pinkish breast, brick red head with buffy forehead/crown.  

Similar Species Discussion

Easy identification.  American Wigeon has white crown and green eye patch.  There are no other species with which this bird could be confused.

Resources Used

Personal experience, Sibley, National Geographic.

Previous Experience

I have seen Eurasian Wigeon a number of times in Colorado.

Notes

Notes made DURING observation

Materials Available

Photographer: Norm Lewis

Photos |

4046_IMGP8549.JPG


Date Documentation Submitted

8/22/2014 9:23:00 AM
Click left or right edges of photos to move through all; click outside image to close

Location Map

The marker on the map shows an approximation of the location of this report. The marker is generated using a prioritized Logic base:
1) If the observer has entered coordinates, they will be shown.
2) No specific coordinates are available but the location is mappable.
3) A generic location with no specific coordinates is mapped to the center of the reported county.

Powered By Subgurim(http://googlemaps.subgurim.net).Google Maps ASP.NET