| Common Name | Ovenbird |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Seiurus aurocapilla |
| Type of Report | Out-of-Season |
| Date of Observation | 11/19/2018 |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | William Calfee |
| Mailing Address | 147 South Cove Road Burlington, VT 05401 United States Map It |
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| Date Completed | 11/21/2018 |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 44.4494 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | -73.2289 |
| Place Name | 296 South Cove Road |
| Township | Burlington |
| County | Chittenden |
| Vermont eBird Checklist URL | ebird.org |
| Time of Day | 10:45 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 5 |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 35 |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 25 |
| Noteworthy Weather Conditions | No wind, good light |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | Carson 3D 8x42 Binoculars |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | Between 2001 and 2009 extensive birding in Vermont and Eastern NY. Many sightings. Could ID by song. Was out of the USA fall of 2009 to spring of 2017. Now back settled in Vermont... |
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| Description of Habitat | Somewhat urban. next to asphalt paved driveway in casually landscaped area. Ivy ground cover with Rhododendron and cedar above. Northeast corner of building, so in the shade of the home. Had spotted Black Capped Chickadees and American Robins nearby. Not apparently immediately associated with other birds. |
| Behaviors Observed | Foraging on the ground next to a driveway. Observed it pick up and eat something white (snail shell?) Then crossing to sit in a cedar tree about 2' off the ground. |
| Description of Vocalizations | None heard |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | Unobstructed view of sparrow sized bird: pink legs and bill, white eye ring, olive green primaries, secondaries and back, crown: orange and dark brown stripes. Chest white with dark stripes fading to white belly. Plumage looked as though perfect breeding condition. Foraging (perky) on the ground in the ivy, below rhododendron next to NE corner of main house. Then moved to a branch on cedar to the north of the driveway 5’ east of basketball hoop, about 2’ from ground. Using Carson 3D 8x42 Binoculars at about 30 feet through window from 2nd floor (so, looking down, about 20 degrees below horizontal) of apartment over garage at 296 South Cove Road, Burlington. Viewed with Lara and Isobel Calfee. Confirmed with Sibly’s Birds East book and Merlin application while still watching the bird. Bird sat in cedar until scared by landlord’s mother walking in the driveway. |
| Relative Size & Shape | Sparrow sized |
| Head | Distinct orange crown with dark brown stripes. Distinct white eye ring. |
| Feet & Bill | "warbler" bill, pink. |
| Upper Back | dark olive green |
| Lower Back & Rump | slightly lighter olive green |
| Wings | Olive green |
| Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts | Breast white with brown flecks or bars... becomeing less numerous toward the belly which was white. |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | Vireos: This bird- white eye ring, pink legs and bill. warbler bill. on the ground |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Immediately After |
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