ALL OBSERVATIONS REVIEWED BY WBRC
1 April 2009
Greater White-fronted Goose
01-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 October 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: La Barge Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Reservoir Reporter: Philip Bode Observer(s): Philip Bode Kathleen Bode
Comments: Medium size; breast mottled and tan; belly white; distinctive patch of white on face where bill protrudes.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
02-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 April 2002 Number Seen: 3 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 22 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Burlington Lake in McManamen Park, Gillette Reporter: Verna Hays Observer(s): Verna Hays Gwyn McKee
Comments: Smaller than Canada Goose; larger than puddle ducks; longer neck than ducks but not as long as a swan.
Vote Comments:
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Greater White-fronted Goose
07-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 April 2006 Number Seen: 20 County: Hot Springs Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Thermopolis Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Horn River below terraces at State Park, Thermopolis Reporter: John R. Horton Observer(s): John R. Horton
Comments: Juveniles-yellow bill, no white face; adults-pink bill; white face; dark eye; gray head; neck brown/gray, fine streaks; upperparts gray, light lines; underparts dark gray/black, light lines; wings gray, light lines; tail dark, white vent; orange legs, feet. Vote Comments:
Greater White-fronted Goose
88-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 August 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: 55 N Range: 110 W Section: NE 9 City: Canyon Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone River Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki
Comments: Drawing provided.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
89-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 March 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Medicine Bow Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Heart "B" Ranch Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 2
Greater White-fronted Goose
89-039 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 October 1988 Number Seen: 10 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Jean Adams Verna Herold
Comments: Adult; seasonal plumage.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
89-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 October 1987 Number Seen: 20 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments: Adult; seasonal plumage.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
89-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 June 1989 Number Seen: 3 County: Sublette Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Pinedale Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 3
Greater White-fronted Goose
89-086 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 October 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 32 N Range: 82 W Section: 12 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goose Pond Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments: Adult.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
89-088 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 October 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments: Immature.
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Greater White-fronted Goose
91-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 13 Township: 41 N Range: 71 W Section: SESW 28 City: Wright Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bill Oelklaus Observer(s): Bill Oelklaus
Comments:
Vote Comments: 4
Greater White-fronted Goose
95-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 May - 3 1995 Number Seen: 3 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles E Descriptive Location: 3 miles east of Dubois on the Wind River Reporter: John McCormick Observer(s): John McCormick Anna Moscicki Betty Jo McCormick Harold Goodell
Comments: Photographs. Other observer is Kathleen Goodell.
Vote Comments: Photos don't adequately eliminate domestic or domestic/hybrid goose.
Greater White-fronted Goose
97-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 October 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 62 W Section: NWSE 9 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 15 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert
Comments: Dusky gray-brown goose; yellow feet; no barring on breast.
Vote Comments: Description lacks details, but observer is experienced with waterfowl.
Greater White-fronted Goose
98-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 9 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: 2 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles W Descriptive Location: Pond behind Green Carpet Sod Farm Reporter: Charles Gibson Observer(s): Charles Gibson Lenore Hunt
Comments: Orange bill; grayish head and neck with curved bars; back dark brown; underparts light gray.
Vote Comments: Very likely an escapee from an exotic waterfowl collection. 5
Ross's Goose
02-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 March 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 61 W Section: NWNE 25 City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles SE Descriptive Location: Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert Linda Gilbert
Comments: Small; pure white; black wing tips.
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Ross's Goose
88-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 October 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 66 W Section: 28 City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Bob Flier Jennifer Adams
Comments: Immature.
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Ross's Goose
88-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 November 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Pete Widener Observer(s): Pete Widener Hal Williams
Comments:
Vote Comments: 6
Ross's Goose
88-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 November 1984 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 2 E Section: 3 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Gary Good Observer(s): Gary Good
Comments: One was harvested by a hunter, the other remained with Canada Geese.
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Ross's Goose
88-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 October 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: SESE 8 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Healey Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Marian Collins also submitted documentation.
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Ross's Goose
88-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 22 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold Bud Stratton
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 7
Ross's Goose
88-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 35 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 6.5 mi. N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Bud Stratton Oliver Scott
Comments: Male; post-nuptial plumage.
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Ross's Goose
89-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 October 1988 Number Seen: 3 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Jean Adams Verna Adams
Comments: Adult; seasonal plumage.
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Ross's Goose
89-098 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 November 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 20 mi. NW Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Res. Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Adult; seasonal plumage.
Vote Comments: 8
Ross's Goose
90-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: 57 N Range: 115 W Section: NE 23 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: S. of Swan Lake,YNP Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki Bill Schreier
Comments: Adult.
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Ross's Goose
90-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 April 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Adult.
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Ross's Goose
93-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 99 W Section: SWSWN City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Southwest shoreline of Dry Lake Reporter: Thomas Ryder Observer(s): Thomas Ryder John Priday
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 9
Ross's Goose
93-097 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Evaporation pond NW of Bridger Coal power plant Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments:
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Ross's Goose
95-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 101 W Section: NESW 5 City: CODY Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Alkali Lake Reporter: John Emmerich Observer(s): John Emmerich
Comments: Adult; winter plumage.
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Ross's Goose
95-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18, 19 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 0.5 mile E Descriptive Location: Buffalo Sewage Lagoons Reporter: Robert Rothe Observer(s): Robert Rothe
Comments:
Vote Comments: 10
Ross's Goose
98-005 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 March 1997 Number Seen: 3 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 62 W Section: 11 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Springer Wildlife Habitat Area Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert Lin Gilbert
Comments: Small, white goose, noticeably smaller than Snow Geese in flock; pink bill.
Vote Comments: Size is relative; need bill description.
Ross's Goose
99-005 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5,6,13 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dinwoody Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation Reporter: Evelyn Wilkinson Observer(s): Evelyn Wilkinson
Comments: Adult. Bill light, white-dusky on top; neck shorter than Canada Goose; wings white with black tips.
Vote Comments: Description lacks sufficient detail to distinguish this from similar species.
Brant
89-073 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 November 1962 Number Seen: 3 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Flat Creek on National Elk Refuge Reporter: E. Budd Marter Observer(s): E. Budd Marter
Comments:
Vote Comments: 11
Brant
93-066 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 May 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pond behind Conoco Station on Union Pass Road Reporter: Dorothy Jordan Observer(s): Dorothy Jordan Janet Welty Ruth Mason
Comments:
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Brant
94-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 20 1992 Number Seen: 20 County: Bighorn Latilong: 3 Township: 56 N Range: 95 W Section: 25 City: Lovell Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: NW corner of Lovell Lakes, observation made from Hwy. 310 Reporter: F. Matthew Lentsch Observer(s): F. Matthew Lentsch
Comments: Unknown ages and sexes; winter plumage.
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Cackling Goose
05-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 3 January 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 66 W Section: 30 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Swim beach at Sloan's Lake in Cheyenne Reporter: Greg Johnson Observer(s): Greg Johnson
Comments: 3 white-cheeked geese with Canada Geese; smaller, stubby bill; squarish head; shorter neck than Canada Goose; 1 with narrow white border at base of black neck stocking; little larger than Mallards. Vote Comments: 12
Mute Swan
99-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 5 January 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles Descriptive Location: Bessemer Bend Bridge, 12 miles southwest of Casper Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Stacey Scott Gloria Lawrence Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Bill pinkish-orange with black base; bulb at base of upper bill is much more subdued than in field guides; streaks of gray on neck.
Vote Comments: Human assisted species.
Trumpeter Swan
95-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 7474 Riverside Drive & 6520 Riverside Terrace Reporter: Lois Layton Observer(s): Lois Layton Frank Layton
Comments: Adult.
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Trumpeter Swan
97-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 1997 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 21 N Range: 101 W Section: SW 25 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 40 miles E Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant Evaporation Pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Very large white waterfowl; 50% larger than Tundra Swan in direct comparison.
Vote Comments: Detailed report; experienced observer. 13
Trumpeter Swan
97-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 June 1997 Number Seen: 7 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: NW 12 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 30 miles N Descriptive Location: Seedskadee NWR, Hawley wetland Reporter: Tom Koerner Observer(s): Tom Koerner
Comments: Adult pair with 5, 1-2 day old cygnets swimming with adults. First breeding record for Latilong 23.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance.
Trumpeter Swan
97-005 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 7 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 2 S Range: 3 E Section: SW 33 City: Hudson Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles N Descriptive Location: Popo Agie River, 3 miles N of Hudson Reporter: Larry Mathews Observer(s): Larry Mathews
Comments: Large white waterfowl with a gray cast.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; not adequately identified or described; did not mention sound or call.
Tundra Swan
97-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 9 November 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 21 N Range: 101 W Section: SW 25 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 40 miles E Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant evaporation pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Josephine Larson
Comments: Bewick's Tundra Swan; very large; 5 or 6 times larger than C. c. columbianus; bright yellow patch on the basal 1/3 of its black bill. Observed the next day by J. Larson. Vote Comments: Good detailed description, head markings, and shape reinforce observer identification. 14
Whooper Swan
04-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 26 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Gardiner, MT Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone River Narrows Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Caryn Rangers Matt/Karen Vindgara Rachel Hopper
Comments: Photograph. Second year subadult. Also seen by another observer in Biscuit Basin on Firehole River on 17 January 2004.
Vote Comments: First state record of this species in Wyoming.
Eurasian Wigeon
01-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 10 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 N Range: 75 W Section: NWNW City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Blake's Pond Reporter: David B. McDonald Observer(s): David B. McDonald
Comments: Photograph. Rufous head with whitish blaze on forehead; gray sides with horizontal white bar; black undertail with large anterior white patch.
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Eurasian Wigeon
88-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 October 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 39 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Mary South Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Male; fall plumage.
Vote Comments: 15
Eurasian Wigeon
88-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1983 Number Seen: 5 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: One male, 3-4 females.
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Eurasian Wigeon
88-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Jackson Lake Dam Reporter: Eddie Bowman Observer(s): Eddie Bowman
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Eurasian Wigeon
88-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 March 1972 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pathfinder Reservoir Reporter: Rodney Krey Observer(s): Rodney Krey
Comments: Males.
Vote Comments: 16
Eurasian Wigeon
89-079 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 April 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Northeast of Rasmussen Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold Bud Stratton
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Wigeon
92-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pelican Ck, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki
Comments:
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Eurasian Wigeon
96-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 April 1996 Number Seen: 3 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 55 N Range: 84 W Section: NENE 21 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles S Descriptive Location: McClain's Pond on Swaim Road, Sheridan Co. 56 Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Hal Corbett Judy Ward
Comments: Observed with 10x40 binoculars and 20x spotting scope. The two males were in bright breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Helen Downing's description is convincing, but Judy Ward's and Hal Corbett's are not as detailed. 17
American Black Duck
96-039 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 August 1991 Number Seen: 3 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 4 N Range: 5 E Section: 13 City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Mesa Pond #1 and 1 mile below Boysen Dam Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday Adam Halvorson
Comments: Two adult males banded at Sand Mesa. One adult male banded 1 mile below Boysen Dam.
Vote Comments: Specimen is probably a hybrid.
Garganey
01-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 18 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 40 N Range: 116 R Section: 5 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles SW Descriptive Location: Pond on east side of Big Trail Drive, Rafter J Subdivision Reporter: Darwin Wile Observer(s): Darwin Wile Kristen Meckem
Comments: Teal-sized; iris red; white stripe on either side of head is prominent and distinctive.
Vote Comments: First state record in Wyoming.
Tufted Duck
89-072 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 10 April 1966 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles W Descriptive Location: Reporter: Michael Gochfeld Observer(s): Michael Gochfeld Mrs. Pope Dr. Pope Linda Gochfield
Comments: Photograph. Male; accepted as Provisional on 23 September 1989.
Vote Comments: 18
Tufted Duck
94-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 March 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: In water near edge on SE part of Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad James Herold Betty Rickman
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Tufted Duck
99-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 April 1999 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: 27 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pond behind Visitor Center and National Elk Refuge Reporter: Eric Cole Observer(s): Eric Cole
Comments: 1 male, 1 female. Male with distinctive crest and white sides; lack of eyering on female.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
07-017 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 June 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Pond near highway near Visitor Center in Jackson, WY Reporter: John R. Horton Observer(s): John R. Horton
Comments: Bill blue/gray, black tip; head flatter without peak at the back; neck dark; upperparts grayish; underparts white sides, dark front; tail dark.
Vote Comments: Identification is made solely on head shape. Head color is not reported (green vs. purple). Not enough here to rule out Lesser Scaup. Hard to 19
Greater Scaup
88-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 February 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Lucy Rognstad Jim/Verna Herold Oliver Scott
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
88-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 November 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: 8 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Healey Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
88-030 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 April 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 22 Township: 20 N Range: 117 W Section: 27 City: Kemmerer Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Near Skull Pt Mine Reporter: Dana Base Observer(s): Dana Base
Comments: Male; nuptial plumage.
Vote Comments: 20
Greater Scaup
88-031 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 November 1981 Number Seen: 6 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Holly Ponds Reporter: Michael Miller Observer(s): Michael Miller Harriet Elkington
Comments: Male and female.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
92-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 October 1991 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: 53 Range: 112 W Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mary Bay, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
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Greater Scaup
92-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 October 1991 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mary Bay, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
Vote Comments: 21
Greater Scaup
92-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 January 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Female; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
95-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 January 1995 Number Seen: 16 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 12 N Range: 108 W Section: SE 2 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Flaming Gorge Reservoir - Swim Beach Bay Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: 9 males, 7 females; 14 adults, 2 juveniles; short distance northwest of Lucorn Bay Marina (Utah) but just over State border in Wyoming.
Vote Comments:
Greater Scaup
95-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 May 1995 Number Seen: 3 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 21 N Range: 101 W Section: SE 30 City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant cooling impoundment Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: 2 adult males, 1 adult female; all in breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 22
Greater Scaup
98-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 April 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lander sewage ponds Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday
Comments: Blue-gray bill; round, green head; gray back that looked silver or white in bright sunlight.
Vote Comments: Clear differentiation between Greater and Lesser Scaup.
Surf Scoter
02-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9, 20, 28 2002 Number Seen: 5 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles S Descriptive Location: Ring and Trail Lakes Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer Marlene Moldenhauer
Comments: Medium-sized; stocky; floating waterbird; horizontally depressed bill.
Vote Comments:
Surf Scoter
07-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 19 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: ~15 miles SW Descriptive Location: Southwest corner of Creighton Lake, Hutton Lake NWR Reporter: Tim Banks Observer(s): Tim Banks
Comments: Photograph. Female. Bill black, large, distinctive; head overall dark, crescent-shaped vertical white patch behind bill, darker than neck; neck feathers tapered to a point, bit paler than head; upperparts dark; underparts paler than uppers; wings dark. Vote Comments: 23
Surf Scoter
93-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 April 1989 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Kearny Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Earl Teppenden Observer(s): Earl Teppenden
Comments: Also seen on 4, 6, and 10 May 1989.
Vote Comments:
Surf Scoter
93-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 October 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Females.
Vote Comments:
Surf Scoter
94-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 May 1994 Number Seen: 4 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Holiday Park, 6100 ft Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult males.
Vote Comments: 24
Surf Scoter
95-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Center compound of sewer ponds Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Juvenile males.
Vote Comments:
Surf Scoter
95-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant evaporation pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Immature males.
Vote Comments:
Surf Scoter
95-064 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: 53 N Range: 112 W Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mary Bay, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
Vote Comments: 25
White-winged Scoter
05-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 October 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 99 W Section: 15 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: ~8 miles SE Descriptive Location: Dry Lake, east end and north side Reporter: Bob Hargis Observer(s): Bob Hargis Jim Downham
Comments: Bill dark; head has white patch on either side of eye; neck and upperparts dark; underparts light; wings white.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Scoter
95-077 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 25 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant impoundment Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Juvenile/immature male.
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White-winged Scoter
95-078 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Lincoln Latilong: 22 Township: 21 N Range: 116 W Section: SE 32 City: Kemmerer Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles SW Descriptive Location: Evaporation pond S of Viva Naughton Power Plant Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Adam Halvorson
Comments: Females: 1 probably 1st winter, 1 probably adult.
Vote Comments: 26
White-winged Scoter
96-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 October 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: SW 27 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: S. dam pond, Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed with 7x35 binoculars and 20-40x spotting scope.
Vote Comments: The only large dark brown duck with pink legs, white facial patches, and white wing patches.
White-winged Scoter
96-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 October 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 82 W Section: NE 36 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Buffalo Sewage Lagoon Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed at 75 to 100 feet with a 20x spotting scope.
Vote Comments: Description brief; the only dark brown stocky duck with 2 white facial patches and white wing patches.
White-winged Scoter
97-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9 November 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 4 N Range: 5 E Section: SWSW City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: 13 mi. NW Descriptive Location: Middle Depression Lake Reporter: Gary Nolde Observer(s): Gary Nolde Ed King Brent Worper John Priday
Comments: Bird was harvested while duck hunting; mount made at a taxidermy shop.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance. 27
White-winged Scoter
98-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 29 N Range: 68 W Section: 23 City: Glendo Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SE Descriptive Location: Parking lot at marina at S end of Glendo Reservoir Reporter: David Felley Observer(s): David Felley Bruce Walgren Lia Spiegel Donna Walgren
Comments: Large black/dark brown duck; large dark bill with bump on top; black wings; white secondaries seen as small patch.
Vote Comments: Good description. Experienced observers.
Black Scoter
07-007 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 October 2007 Number Seen: 2 County: Unita Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Evanston, WY Distance and Direction from City: ~12 miles N Descriptive Location: Woodruff Narrows Reservoir Reporter: Jim Woolf Observer(s): Jim Woolf
Comments: Sketch. Bill thick, dark; head rounded; 1 with black cap; 2 white patches on side of each one's face, 1 behind, 1 in front of eye; neck black/gray; upperparts black; underparts whitish; wings black/gray, no white; tail short and pointed up. Vote Comments: All WBRC members stated this was a report of a Surf Scoter, not a Black Scoter.
Black Scoter
91-050 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 November 1975 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Platt Hall Observer(s): Platt Hall
Comments:
Vote Comments: 28
Black Scoter
91-051 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 November 1972 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Platt Hall Observer(s): Platt Hall
Comments:
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Black Scoter
94-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 8 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Holiday Park, 6100 ft Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo Robert Dorn
Comments: Male; young male plumage.
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Black Scoter
97-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 28 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 5 N Range: 5 W Section: SWNW City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lower Dinwoody Lake Reporter: Lynn Vernon Observer(s): Lynn Vernon Evelyn Wilkinson
Comments: Solid black duck.
Vote Comments: Good description and details with bill. 29
Long-tailed Duck
05-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 3 January 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 41 N Range: 107 W Section: 12 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: On the Wind River west of Dubois Reporter: Gary Keimig Observer(s): Gary Keimig
Comments: Photograph.
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Long-tailed Duck
89-096 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Pinehaven Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Juvenile plumage.
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Long-tailed Duck
93-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 October 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 25 N Range: 82 W Section: NENW 26 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 mi. NNE Descriptive Location: Moore's Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments: 30
Long-tailed Duck
93-067 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 November 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: Bridger Coal Power Plant evaporation pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: 1 male adult in pre-basic plumage, 1 female in winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Long-tailed Duck
95-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: SE 12 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Mike Bryant Observer(s): Mike Bryant
Comments: Adult female.
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Long-tailed Duck
95-082 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 June 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone River, 2 miles upstream of LeHardy Rapids Reporter: W. Edward Harper Observer(s): W. Edward Harper
Comments: Adult females.
Vote Comments: 31
Long-tailed Duck
96-041 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 5 N Range: 6 E Section: 9 City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: 13 mi. NW Descriptive Location: 0.5 mi. below Boysen Dam Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday Terry Dewey
Comments: Female; winter plumage.
Vote Comments: Description lacking.
Long-tailed Duck
97-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 11 Township: 38 N Range: 90 W Section: NENW 7 City: Lysite Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile N Descriptive Location: Burlington Reservoir Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday Jim Southards
Comments: 1 female with approximately 100 Ring-necked Ducks; previously called Oldsquaw.
Vote Comments: Good details and sketch.
Long-tailed Duck
98-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 29 N Range: 68 W Section: SE 13 City: Glendo Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SE Descriptive Location: South shore of Glendo Res., 3 miles W. of marina Reporter: David Felley Observer(s): David Felley Bruce Walgren Lia Spiegel Donna Walgren
Comments: Pale head; obvious dark cheek patch; short, blunt tail.
Vote Comments: Good description. Experienced observer. 32
Ruddy Shelduck
98-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 18 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 61 W Section: SE 24 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 14 miles S Descriptive Location: Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area, pond #1 Reporter: Greg Johnson Observer(s): Greg Johnson Bruce Templeton
Comments: Tawny cinnamon brown colored duck; white wing coverts; green speculum.
Vote Comments: Spare but seemingly accurate description. It must be a captive bird that escaped or was released.
Common Shelduck
95-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 3, 4 March 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 101 W Section: 6 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Beck Lake Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Mike Motsch Cheryl Motsch Lou/Joyce Cicco
Comments: Photographs. Adult male. Other observers include B.D. Wehrfritz (photographer), Jim Oudin, and Dee Oudin.
Vote Comments: Accept ID but reject natural occurrence - compare with other Category 6 species on State list.
White-tailed Ptarmigan
05-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 October 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 18 N Range: 79 W Section: 1 City: Arlington Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Arlington Reporter: Steve Horn Observer(s): Steve Horn
Comments: Bill short, dark, slightly recurved; small head; short neck; upperparts and underparts 90% white with rusty-brown mottling; white, mottled wings; short tail about 2-3 inches beyond wing tips. Vote Comments: 33
White-tailed Ptarmigan
89-027 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 July 1988 Number Seen: 7 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hidden Basin Reporter: Pamela Chapman Observer(s): Pamela Chapman
Comments:
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White-tailed Ptarmigan
89-031 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 26 June 1988 Number Seen: 4 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 45 N Range: 105 W Section: 35 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wiggins Peak summit Reporter: Pamela Chapman Observer(s): Pamela Chapman Douglas Pflugh James Messer
Comments:
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White-tailed Ptarmigan
89-104 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Canyon Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: South of Dunraven Pass Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold
Comments: Male; molting.
Vote Comments: 34
White-tailed Ptarmigan
92-015 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1926 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Quadrant Mountain, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: M.P. Skinner Observer(s): M.P. Skinner
Comments:
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
98-010 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 7 June 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 60 W Section: SW 19 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 14 miles S Descriptive Location: Table Mountain on east side along road near gate Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Large, plump bird; short, strong, chicken-like bill; smallish head with facial markings; duller markings on crown and behind eye.
Vote Comments: Poor description. Good observers.
Northern Bobwhite
05-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 17 May 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 41 N Range: 106 W Section: 7 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Parking lot north of1st behind intersection of Ramshorn Reporter: Anna Moscicki Observer(s): Anna Moscicki Jack Gordon Michael Kenney Martha Gordon
Comments: Photographs. Neck looks nonexistent; gray/rust color; head and throat with black horizontal stripes.
Vote Comments: 35
Northern Bobwhite
92-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: The Island, a part of Big Horn, Wyoming Reporter: Randy Adams Observer(s): Randy Adams Rene Adams
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
Northern Bobwhite
97-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 1 June 1997 Number Seen: 12 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 57 N Range: 102 W Section: City: Clark Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Beartooth Ranch, near Clark Reporter: Ronald Young Observer(s): Ronald Young
Comments: Covey running in 2-track in front of pickup; flew when truck got too close.
Vote Comments: Escaped or introduced birds.
Northern Bobwhite
97-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 4 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 26 North Ridge Drive, Cody, WY Reporter: Joyce Cicco Observer(s): Joyce Cicco Lou Cicco
Comments: Quail-shaped bird; white throat; white stripe above and through eye; bobwhite call.
Vote Comments: Escaped or introduced birds. 36
Red-throated Loon
01-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 N Range: 76 W Section: 27 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Lake Hattie Reservoir Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Adult in basic plumage; Common Loons in basic plumage and Western Grebes also seen. Observed for 23 minutes, clear, sun behind, 200-400m away; 20x60 scope used. Vote Comments:
Red-throated Loon
03-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 N Range: 76 W Section: 28 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake Hattie Reservoir Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Adult in basic plumage. Seen with Western Grebe and Common Loon; about same size as Western Grebe with longer body and shorter neck; dark, short, thin bill; small head. Vote Comments:
Red-throated Loon
07-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 Oct. &15 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: West shore of Boysen Reservoir between Fremont Bay and Muddy Creek Bay Reporter: Richard Scott Observer(s): Richard Scott Beverly Scott
Comments: Bill slender, slight uptilt, gray; head slender, gray; white throat, cheek; neck slender, white ventrally, gray on nape to back; upperparts gray, white margins on feathers-looked speckled; underparts lighter; tail upper same. Smaller than Common Loon. Vote Comments: 37
Red-throated Loon
88-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 October 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: 16 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles NE Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jim/Verna Herold Oliver Scott Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Basic plumage.
Vote Comments:
Red-throated Loon
88-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Mary Rozy Observer(s): Mary Rozy John Rawinski
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Red-throated Loon
89-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 27 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Katy Humphris Mike Humphris
Comments: Intermediate plumage, between basic and alternate.
Vote Comments: 38
Pacific Loon
01-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 13-15 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 27 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: Ironside Bird Rescue Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Dee Oudin Ursula Kepler Pat/Nancy Ryan
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
88-003 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 October 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 66 W Section: 28 City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Jennifer Adams Gene Adams
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
88-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 November 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 13 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Basic plumage.
Vote Comments: 39
Pacific Loon
88-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 October 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 13 Township: 40 N Range: 71 W Section: 2 City: Wright Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: Antelope Coal Mine Reporter: Bill Oelklaus Observer(s): Bill Oelklaus
Comments: Had bird in hand while transferred to a larger pond. Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
88-006 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 October 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Basic plumage.
Vote Comments: Description of yellow bill confusing; didn't eliminate other species (grebes).
Pacific Loon
88-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 29 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jim/Verna Herold Oliver Scott Bud Stratton
Comments: Plumage intermediate between basic and alternate.
Vote Comments: 40
Pacific Loon
88-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 October 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 2 E Section: 3 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam/Terri Fitton Observer(s): Sam/Terri Fitton Oliver Scott Jim/Verna Herold Bud Stratton
Comments: Adult; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
88-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 November 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: John Rawinski Observer(s): John Rawinski
Comments: Transition plumage from summer to winter. Also seen by Mary Rozy on 10 November 1981.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
88-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 October 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Also seen 10/19/1981, 11/2/1981; another individual saw bird on 11/2/1981 and 11/11/1981 at Healy Reservoir (details given on form).
Vote Comments: 41
Pacific Loon
88-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 July 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 13 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Martha Eads Marian Collins
Comments:
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Pacific Loon
89-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Riverton Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Janet Britt Tim Britt
Comments: Photograph; reviewed by North American Loon Fund; published article.
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Pacific Loon
89-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11,13 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Transition plumage between alternate and basic.
Vote Comments: 42
Pacific Loon
90-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: 53 N Range: 112 W Section: 36 City: Lake Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone Lake, Steamboat Point Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier Joe Zarki
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
92-001 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 October 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 101 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: S edge Descriptive Location: Beck Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments:
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Pacific Loon
94-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Recreation Area Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Juvenile/immature; unknown sex; winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 43
Pacific Loon
94-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24,25 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: 1.5 mi. N Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg L. Mandell
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Pacific Loon
95-076 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 20 N Range: 101 W Section: NW 10 City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 25 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant impoundment Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Juvenile/immature; sex unknown.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-billed Loon
89-050 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21,22 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: SE Gray Rocks Reservoir Reporter: William Hayes Observer(s): William Hayes Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: 44
Yellow-billed Loon
89-075 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Fred Harrington
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-billed Loon
89-097 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19,21Nov&1 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 66 W Section: City: Pinehaven Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Dam Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams James Herold Verna Herold Jennifer Adams
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-billed Loon
99-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 July 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Centennial Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 41 13' 07N 106 15' 24W Rob Roy Reservoir, Medicine Bow National Forest Reporter: Pat Deibert Observer(s): Pat Deibert Barry Deibert
Comments: Juvenile/immature or winter plumage. Bill long, pointed, stout; large water bird, dove in water with a forward "leap"; sat "low" on water.
Vote Comments: 45
Red-necked Grebe
00-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 November 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: Extension of Buffalo Bill Reservoir Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Joyce Cicco Nancy Ryan Donna Hamon
Comments: Group of 15 observers.
Vote Comments:
Red-necked Grebe
06-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16-18 June 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: SESW 18 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Jackson Lake near the dam, CONUS 27, Zone 12T Reporter: Daryl Tesson Observer(s): Daryl Tesson Mack Kordulie
Comments: Yellow bill; black cap; white cheek patch; reddish neck; dark upperparts; light underparts; dark wings; dark tail.
Vote Comments:
Red-necked Grebe
88-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 October 1987 Number Seen: 4 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 66 W Section: 28 City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Jennifer Adams
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 46
Red-necked Grebe
88-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 October 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Basic plumage.
Vote Comments:
Red-necked Grebe
88-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 October 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 20 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments:
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Red-necked Grebe
89-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 July 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 46 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Two Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Oliver Scott Terri Fitton
Comments:
Vote Comments: 47
Red-necked Grebe
89-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 21 N Range: 101 W Section: 36 City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bridger Power Plant evaporation ponds Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson Marie Adams
Comments: Mostly still in breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Red-necked Grebe
91-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 July 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 115 W Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hermitage Point Reporter: William Bousman Observer(s): William Bousman
Comments:
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Red-necked Grebe
92-002 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 August 0 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Bruce Aird Observer(s): Bruce Aird
Comments:
Vote Comments: 48
Red-necked Grebe
92-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 October 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Southeast arm of Yellowstone Lake Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier
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Red-necked Grebe
92-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21-22 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mary Bay, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
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Red-necked Grebe
92-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mary Bay, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
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Red-necked Grebe
98-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: NW 22 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Green River upstream of the UP railroad bridge Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Bev/Cliff Boevers Sue Seppie Josephine Larson & others
Comments: Medium sized waterfowl; bill had dark gray to black culmen, rest of bill was orangish yellow; eyes dark; forehead, crown, and nape dark.
Vote Comments: Good description; confirmed by drawing.
Streaked Shearwater
07-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 13 June 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cassidy River Ranch, Albany County Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Frank Mauer Marji Patz David McDonald
Comments: Photograph. Bill long, thin, pale, hooked; head and neck gray; white streaks on crown; throat white; upperparts gray, pale edge; upper coverts paler gray, white tips; underparts and underwing white; primary coverts dark gray; tail gray; legs pink. Vote Comments:
Magnificent Frigatebird
03-002 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 11 July 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: 51 N Range: 93 W Section: NENE 20 City: Basin Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Found on ground, Zone 12T Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Bill Robertson
Comments: Photographs. Adult female. Bird was in a starved condition and died 1 hour after it was found.
Vote Comments: Was determined to be a Lesser, not Magnificent, Frigatebird; will be resubmited as a Lesser. 50
Lesser Frigatebird
07-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 11 July 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: 51N Range: 93W Section: NENE20 City: Basin Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Near Basin, WY, Datum?, Zone 12T Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner
Comments: Photograph. White axillary spurs; reddish orbital ring; pink bill; white collar dorsally and alar bars; black throat; black belly; white chest with no black breast tabs. Smaller than other frigatebirds. Vote Comments:
American Bittern
93-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 14 May 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 80 W Section: SE 34 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: SR Creek Road overlooking Buffalo Creek Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Martha Eads
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Least Bittern
96-032 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 July 1988 Number Seen: 5 County: Lincoln Latilong: 22 Township: 22 N Range: 120 W Section: 11 City: Cokeville Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles S Descriptive Location: Willis Ranch, Bear River Marsh, S of Cokeville Reporter: Robert Grove Observer(s): Robert Grove Charles Henry
Comments: Nest and two adults first observed 1 June1988; 8 July 1988 nest contained 5 eggs; 25 July 1988 nest contained 3 young Least Bitterns.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; rejected on second attempt; question identification. 51
Least Bittern
98-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 1 June 1988 Number Seen: 3 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 22 N Range: 120 W Section: 11 City: Cokeville Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles S Descriptive Location: Willis Ranch, marshes along Bear River Reporter: Robert Grove Observer(s): Robert Grove Jim Lang Mark Lanier
Comments: Bill yellow, black on top; cap purplish-black; back of neck and sides reddish-buff, ventral neck whitish with buffy stripe.
Vote Comments: A thorough description at last.
Great Egret
03-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 April 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 2 S Range: 1 W Section: NE 23 City: Fort Washakie Distance and Direction from City: ~5 miles SW Descriptive Location: Ray Lake marsh Reporter: Del Nelson Observer(s): Del Nelson Caryn Throop Eva Crane
Comments: Breeding plumage; age and sex unknown; similar size and shape as Great Blue Heron; white; yellow bill with greenish coloration between eye and bill; blackish legs. Vote Comments:
Great Egret
05-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 17 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 75 W Section: 6 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 15 mi SW Descriptive Location: Harmony Road, 1/4 mile south of Hanson lnn and Twin Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner
Comments: Photographs. Bill long, yellow-orange; head white with green skin; neck long; body white; legs black.
Vote Comments: 52
Great Egret
91-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 April 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
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Great Egret
92-089 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: NWNW City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 38.5 mi NW Descriptive Location: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Marie Adams Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg
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Great Egret
93-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 April 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly Helen Downing Edward Shunk
Comments:
Vote Comments: 53
Great Egret
93-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: GTNP - Oxbow Bend of Snake River; UTM 56.8N 536.6E Reporter: Mary Baptiste Observer(s): Mary Baptiste
Comments: Katy Duffy saw one on 8 May 1993 at same place.
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Great Egret
93-064 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Hawk Springs Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad Bud Stratton Jim Gaither
Comments: Breeding plumage. Other observers include Bob South and other Casper birders.
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Great Egret
94-039 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Swampy area across the road from Hawk Springs Reservoir Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold M. & S. Mammon James Herold B. & V. Ward
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 54
Great Egret
95-072 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Unknown sex and age.
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Great Egret
96-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 103 W Section: 33 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 10 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Retaining pond by Buffalo Bill Reservoir Reporter: Lee Hermann Observer(s): Lee Hermann
Comments: Observed for 15-20 minutes from 40 yards with a 20x spotting scope.
Vote Comments: The large size and bare parts confirm Great Egret.
Great Egret
98-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 July 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 17 N Range: 84 W Section: SWSE 1 City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile N Descriptive Location: Gravel road to Saratoga Lake shortly before dike Reporter: Bob Lanka Observer(s): Bob Lanka
Comments: Large, white bird; large, yellow bill; black legs.
Vote Comments: Yellow bill is diagnostic as is the large white body and long black legs. 55
Little Blue Heron
89-078 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 26 April 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 18 Township: Range: Section: City: Muddy Gap Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 5.1 miles east of Independence Rock Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
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Little Blue Heron
93-065 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Moose-Wilson Road, north of Death Canyon trailhead Reporter: J.P. Valeutile Observer(s): J.P. Valeutile
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Little Blue Heron
97-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 23 August 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 74 W Section: SW 17 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. SSE Descriptive Location: Rush Lake, Hutton National Wildlife Refuge, 12 miles southsouthwest of Laramie Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald Nicole Korfanta
Comments: Large; mostly white; Cattle Egrets and Snowy Egrets also present.
Vote Comments: Bill and leg description; experienced observer. 56
Tricolored Heron
03-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 30 April 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 20 Township: 32 N Range: 71 W Section: 8 City: Douglas Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Platte River Reporter: Donna Walgren Observer(s): Donna Walgren Billie Snell Bruce Walgren Doris Von Holdt
Comments: Photographs. Small, bluish heron with white belly and undertail coverts.
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Tricolored Heron
96-025 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 June 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 61 W Section: SW 24 City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: 9 miles SE Descriptive Location: Table Mountain Wildlife Management Area Reporter: Larry Malone Observer(s): Larry Malone
Comments: Observed from 300 yards with 20 x 60 spotting scope.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; rejected on second attempt; question identification.
Tricolored Heron
99-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 21 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Nez Perce Creek, Fountain Flat Drive, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Tamie Gibbons Observer(s): Tamie Gibbons Kevin Gibbons
Comments: Adult. Bill gray; head, neck, and body medium to light gray; white on front of neck with reddish streak through middle; white under-belly; 2' tall.
Vote Comments: First state record for Wyoming. First verified by Terry McEneaney of YNP. 57
Reddish Egret
95-023 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Beside small pond along Gros Ventre Road Reporter: Barbara Erb Observer(s): Barbara Erb George Erb
Comments: Location approximately 14.2 miles from turn off Antelope Flats Road.
Vote Comments: Question natural occurrence; lacks sufficient detail for first state record; size is confusing.
Cattle Egret
00-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 November 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: 746 Southfork Road, by Buffalo Bill Reservoir Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Jim Platt Joyce Cicco Bettie Daniels
Comments: Nine observers.
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Cattle Egret
00-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 10 October 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Burlington Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: 3972 Rd. 9, Burlington Reporter: Mike Tolson Observer(s): Mike Tolson Ruth Loveland Bill/Carla Loveland Leann Loveland
Comments: Photographs enclosed.
Vote Comments: 58
Cattle Egret
04-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 July 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake, Zone 12T Reporter: Laurie Van Fleet Observer(s): Laurie Van Fleet Greg Anderson
Comments: Adult in breeding plumage.
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Cattle Egret
92-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Sewage ponds in Green River Reporter: Josephine Larson Observer(s): Josephine Larson
Comments: Breeding plumage.
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Cattle Egret
93-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 99 W Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Dry Lake, 200m from Hwy. 287 Reporter: Patrick Hnilicka Observer(s): Patrick Hnilicka
Comments:
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Cattle Egret
94-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 19 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 40 N Range: 116 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles S Descriptive Location: 4550 Runway Road Reporter: Darwin Wile Observer(s): Darwin Wile Kristen Wile
Comments: Photographs. Age, sex, and plumage not reported.
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Cattle Egret
94-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 10 June 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 22 N Range: 82 W Section: NE 23 City: Rawlins Distance and Direction from City: ENE Descriptive Location: Stevies Lake Reporter: Jim Orpet Observer(s): Jim Orpet
Comments: Photograph. Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Cattle Egret
95-084 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: 58 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Mammoth Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lower Mammoth Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Richard Kengley
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 60
Cattle Egret
96-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 October 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 83 W Section: NWSE 1 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles N Descriptive Location: WG&F spawning station between Lake DeSmet and Shell Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Observed with 7x35 binoculars at 40 feet.
Vote Comments: The reporter eliminated all other white egrets, herons, and ibis.
Cattle Egret
97-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 July 1996 Number Seen: 12 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 74 W Section: SW 17 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Rush Lake, Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Jane Dorn Robert Dorn
Comments: Nesting with Black-crowned Night-Herons and White-faced Ibises in bulrushes. Bob and Jane Dorn returned on 28 July and observed 12 juveniles in nests.
Vote Comments: Well written observation; experienced observer.
Green Heron
06-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 1 July 2006 Number Seen: 2 County: Carbon Latilong: 18 Township: 27 N Range: 88 W Section: 19 City: Jeffrey City Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Bucklin Reservoir, just east of Muddy Gap, NAD 83, Zone 13T Reporter: Rene Loomis Observer(s): Rene Loomis
Comments: Bill 20" long, pointed; yellow eye; head gray/green; neck short, brown; gray/green head, back, and wings; brown chest; short tail; bright orange legs and feet.
Vote Comments: 61
Green Heron
07-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14 October 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Evanston Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Bear River Parkway under Debbie Smith bridge Reporter: Jim Woolf Observer(s): Jim Woolf Sharon Emerson
Comments: Photograph. Bill straight, long, dark; head blue on top, brown/white striped below; neck brown, kinked, blue on top; upperparts mostly blue; chest strongly streaked; white belly; wings blue; tail short, blue, pumped while feeding; orangish legs and feet. Vote Comments:
Green Heron
93-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 25 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: SENW 30 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Clear Creek, near bridge < 1/4mi N of US 16 Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Immature.
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Green Heron
94-046 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Belle Fourche River, Devils Tower National Monument Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; breeding plumage. UTMs 49366N, 523.4E.
Vote Comments: Scanty details. 62
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
88-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7 April 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 13 N Range: 72 W Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 14.3 mi. S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Forest Walter Observer(s): Forest Walter Pat Walter
Comments: Adult.
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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
91-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 27,28 July 1976 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 57 N Range: 84 W Section: 34 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Goose Creek Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Platt Hall Marian Collins
Comments:
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White Ibis
94-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 20 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 20 N Range: 61 W Section: 15 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Southwest end of Hawk Springs Reservoir Reporter: Daryl Lutz Observer(s): Daryl Lutz Joe Gilbert
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 63
White Ibis
94-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 13 1976 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 82 W Section: NW 14 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: 25 mi SSE of Sheridan on Piney Creek Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Byron Collins Bruce Collins Marian Collins
Comments: Adult. Also seen by Platt Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Collins, and children of observers.
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Glossy Ibis
00-020 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 30 August 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: YNP Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: YNP Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Alum Creek Mud Flats, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Unable to decipher location; no legal description.
Vote Comments: Juvenile bird (Sibley 2000); hard to tell juveniles of this species from juveniles other ibis species (Kaufman 2000).
Glossy Ibis
02-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SE 2 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: ~1mile SE Descriptive Location: Unnamed Reservoir southeast of Cheyenne Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner
Comments: Large wading bird; long, decurved bill; entirely dark plumage with shiny greenish, purplish, and bronze hues; long, thin legs.
Vote Comments: 64
Glossy Ibis
02-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 9.6 miles E Descriptive Location: East Fork of Wind River Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer Earl Sampson
Comments: Size of Snowy Egret; legs shorter than egret; wading in shallow water.
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Glossy Ibis
03-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 2002 Number Seen: 2 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 64 W Section: 5 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Wet meadow along Camp Stool Road Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Adults in alternate plumage; dark eyes and facial skin; thin, pale blue border to face didn't extend behind eye; dark bill and legs.
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Glossy Ibis
05-007 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9 May 2005 Number Seen: 3 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 101 W Section: S1/2 5 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Alkali Lake within the city limit of Cody Reporter: Lewis Stahl Observer(s): Lewis Stahl Gary Brown Kevin Hurley
Comments: Photograph. Bill long, down-curved; smooth feathers; neck long, bronze; tail iridescent green; legs greenish-black.
Vote Comments: 65
Glossy Ibis
06-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 26 May-20 2005 Number Seen: 3 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Rush Lake, Hutton National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Bill Schmoker
Comments: Photographs. Very long, decurved, brownish bill; dark brown iridescent head, neck, upperparts, underparts, wings, and tail; dark eyes and legs; bluish-white facial skin; dark blue lorals. Vote Comments:
Glossy Ibis
92-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 1 E Section: City: Kinnear Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: 1 mile west of Ocean Lake Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier Forrest Luke
Comments:
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Glossy Ibis
99-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Visitor Center and National Elk Refuge, Jackson Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Adult in definitive alternate plumage. Gray loral skin; brown eyes; bill gray posteriorly, anteriorly it was dark gray to black in color.
Vote Comments: 66
Wood Stork
94-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 20,21 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 15 miles S Descriptive Location: 125 Lower South Fork Road Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt R. & P. Bales Craig Hert M. & P. Bell
Comments: Juvenile/immature. Other observers include Justin Dinzoff and Frank Lynn.
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California Condor
02-006 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 2 June 2002 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 31 N Range: 95 W Section: 9 City: Sweetwater Distance and Direction from City: 9 miles N Descriptive Location: Hwy 135 N from Sweetwater Station Reporter: Charles Amerman Observer(s): Charles Amerman Catherine Amerman
Comments: Seen at 150 yards;, huge birds; 8' wingspan.
Vote Comments: Rejected due to lack of descriptive details for such a rare and unusual sighting in Wyoming.
White-tailed Kite
04-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 23 Township: 23 N Range: 103 W Section: 11 City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: 30 miles N Descriptive Location: Red Desert, Sand Dunes Recreational Area Reporter: Kyle Thompson Observer(s): Kyle Thompson
Comments: Adult. White face; black eyering; gray and white back; white underparts;, black tips on underwings; black secondary coverts; 30-40" wingspan; white tail.
Vote Comments: 67
White-tailed Kite
88-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Harriman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Ann King Observer(s): Ann King
Comments: Accepted by American Birds.
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White-tailed Kite
88-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Willow Flats Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Meg Raynes Bert Raynes
Comments: Adult.
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White-tailed Kite
89-038 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 October 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Willow Marsh Reporter: Marisa Pryor Observer(s): Marisa Pryor
Comments:
Vote Comments: 68
White-tailed Kite
89-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 June 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Two-bar Ranch, Hwy 487 Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Charles Scott James Herold Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Apparently also seen 6/14, 7/16, 7/23 by other Casper birders.
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White-tailed Kite
91-047 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Basin Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 702 West A Street Reporter: Neil Miller Observer(s): Neil Miller Jennifer Miller
Comments:
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White-tailed Kite
92-010 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 August 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Slough Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Charles Vaughn Observer(s): Charles Vaughn Gail Vaughn
Comments:
Vote Comments: Rejected by expert Jon Dunn. 69
White-tailed Kite
92-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 April 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Hwy. 487, about 1 mile east of Hwy. 220 & Hwy. 487 junction Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
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Mississippi Kite
05-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: 22 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Flying over the town of Green River Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Chris Wood
Comments: Photograph. Light body; dark tail; light under tail coverts; legs do not extend past tail.
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Mississippi Kite
88-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 11 June 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: 32 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 15 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Widener Ranch Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Dale Mutch Pete/Lucy Widener Brian Mutch
Comments: Photograph submitted.
Vote Comments: 70
Mississippi Kite
98-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 66 W Section: 31 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soaring low over house at 415 E. 25th Street Reporter: David Felley Observer(s): David Felley Lia Spiegel
Comments: Bill dark, hooked; head paler than back and shoulders; back dark gray or black; tail long and fairly narrow.
Vote Comments: Good description. Careful observers.
Mississippi Kite
98-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 66 W Section: NW 30 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North end of pond in Cheyenne Park, Lincolnway Reporter: John Horton Observer(s): John Horton Robert Puckett
Comments: Bill dark, short, hooked; head light gray; black around eye (masked appearance); back and wings dark gray; tail black, square.
Vote Comments: OK description. According to Bill Clark's Hawks field guide, Mississippi Kites wander, late spring.
Harris's Hawk
07-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 25 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 Range: 3E Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 5077 Riverview Road., Riverton, WY Reporter: Bob Hargis Observer(s): Bob Hargis Suzanne Hargis
Comments: Photo. Bill, ceres, lores yellow; head black; neck dark brown/black; uppers black/brown; rufous upperwing coverts; dark underparts, some streaking; wings dark, rufous coverts, halfway down tail; tail brown/black, terminal, upper bands white; legs yellow. Vote Comments: 71
Red-shouldered Hawk
05-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 2 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: YNP Latilong: 1 Township: 54 N Range: 113 W Section: 36 City: Hayden Valley Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Dixie Smith Observer(s): Dixie Smith
Comments: Photograph. Long bill; orange head and breast; no bellyband; tail banded.
Vote Comments: First documentation of this species in Wyoming.
Red-shouldered Hawk
89-092 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Jackson Reporter: Alice Richter Observer(s): Alice Richter
Comments: Adult.
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Red-shouldered Hawk
92-011 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 April 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Moran Jct. Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Christian Pond Reporter: Mason Reid Observer(s): Mason Reid
Comments:
Vote Comments: 72
Broad-winged Hawk
00-001 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 August 1999 Number Seen: 2 County: Weston Latilong: 7 Township: 49 N Range: 60 W Section: SESW 18 City: Moskee Distance and Direction from City: East Descriptive Location: Black Hills Reporter: Bonnie Postovit Observer(s): Bonnie Postovit Howard Postovit
Comments: Survey conducted by Powder River Eagle Studies Inc.; found active nest; have map and picture of nest.
Vote Comments: Observers described nest only; no species description provided; no reply to request for more info.
Broad-winged Hawk
00-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 24 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: 55 N Range: 99 W Section: City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Residence; 427 Bernard Street, Powell Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Charles Preston
Comments: Photographs. Bird is in her possession.
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Broad-winged Hawk
06-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 7 July 2006 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 53 N Range: 85 W Section: SWSWS City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: SSW Descriptive Location: Mouth of Little Goose Creek Canyon, CONUS 27, Zone Reporter: Bob Oakleaf Observer(s): Bob Oakleaf Matt Wells
Comments: Photographs; male, female, nest, juvenile. Head and light colored throat like Swainson's Hawk; buff breast like light phase Swainson's Hawk; underparts, sides with barring like Cooper's Hawk; tail banded with black/white bars; legs yellow, unfeathered. Vote Comments: 73
Broad-winged Hawk
89-030 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 August 1988 Number Seen: 3 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 52 N Range: 63 W Section: SW 10 City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sundance? Reporter: Richard Peterson Observer(s): Richard Peterson Juanita Peterson
Comments: 2 adults, 1 juvenile.
Vote Comments: Not enough detail to accept this record.
Broad-winged Hawk
91-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: McManus Park Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki Bill Schreier
Comments: Adult.
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Broad-winged Hawk
91-021 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 April 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: 13 N Range: 92 W Section: 11 City: Baggs Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: John Barnes Observer(s): John Barnes Karl Launchbaugh
Comments:
Vote Comments: Rejected due to observer's inexperience with a very rare bird and lack of elimination of sub-adult dark morph Red-tailed Hawk. 74
Broad-winged Hawk
92-012 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 August 1988 Number Seen: 3 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cooke Lake Reporter: Richard Peterson Observer(s): Richard Peterson Juanita Peterson
Comments: Observer believes presence of juvenile and 2 adults near a nest is evidence of breeding.
Vote Comments: Wyoming breeding record claimed.
Broad-winged Hawk
93-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 April 1976 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sheridan cemetery Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jean Daly
Comments: Still there on 9 May 1978. Another bird observed on 1 May 1976 (Latilong 5); 2 birds seen on Ash Creek 9 May 1976 (Latilong 5).
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Broad-winged Hawk
93-068 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Teton Science School Reporter: Katy Duffy Observer(s): Katy Duffy Eric Stone
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 75
Broad-winged Hawk
95-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 April 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lucy Rognstad's backyard; next to Garden Creek Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Adult.
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Red-tailed Hawk
92-080 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 24 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Wolf Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Joan Rothe Bob Rothe
Comments: Harlan's subspecies; adult.
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Crested Caracara
88-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 8-12 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Mammoth Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lamar Valley, YNP Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki Jim Peaco
Comments: Photographs submitted.
Vote Comments: 76
Gyrfalcon
88-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 January 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 8 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Main Piney Rd Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments:
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Gyrfalcon
88-037 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: I-90 north of Sheridan Reporter: Edward Pitcher Observer(s): Edward Pitcher Charles Gibson Jean Daly Martha Eads
Comments:
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Gyrfalcon
89-087 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 October 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4.5 mi. E Descriptive Location: Hwy. 16 Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Adult or near adult plumage.
Vote Comments: 77
Gyrfalcon
91-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 January 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Big Goose Road Reporter: Dale Mutch Observer(s): Dale Mutch Brian Mutch
Comments: Immature plumage.
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Gyrfalcon
92-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 January 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Mile post 171 on I-25 Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Mike Mammon James Herold Starla Mammon
Comments:
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Gyrfalcon
92-014 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 February 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Near Slide Lake Reporter: Susan Stone Observer(s): Susan Stone Jack Turner
Comments:
Vote Comments: 78
Gyrfalcon
92-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 March 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Natrona Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): Jim/Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad Bob South Jim Gaither
Comments: Gray phase.
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Gyrfalcon
92-074 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Hudson Distance and Direction from City: 12.5 mi SE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Steve Platt
Comments: Likely a female; gray phase.
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Gyrfalcon
93-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 23-24 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: NE 15 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: In city and also west on Beaver Creek Road Reporter: Milo Burcham Observer(s): Milo Burcham
Comments:
Vote Comments: 79
Gyrfalcon
94-004 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 18 Township: 27 N Range: 93 W Section: NE 21 City: Jeffrey City Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 12 mi south & 6 mi west of Jeffrey City Reporter: Chris Garber Observer(s): Chris Garber Tony Head Pete Arnold
Comments: Possibly an immature.
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Gyrfalcon
94-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake, NE part of area, then flew to SE Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Unknown age and sex; gray plumage phase.
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Gyrfalcon
96-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 January 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 42 N Range: 108 W Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles W Descriptive Location: US Hwy. 26 at junction with Wind River Drive Reporter: Anna Moscicki Observer(s): Anna Moscicki Michael Kenny
Comments: Observed flying at 50 to 100 feet for 10 seconds.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; rejected on second attempt; question identification. 80
Gyrfalcon
96-018 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 2 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 116 W Section: NENE 1 City: Kemmerer Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Creek Reporter: Bill Rudd Observer(s): Bill Rudd Ron Lockwood
Comments: Observed for 5 minutes with eyes and then binoculars at 30 yards.
Vote Comments: There are no details in this report to indicate a Gyrfalcon; even the white morph has black barring.
Peregrine Falcon
04-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 July 2002 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 29 N Range: 83 W Section: 9 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Fremont Canyon Reporter: Laurie Van Fleet Observer(s): Laurie Van Fleet
Comments: Dark head; black mustache; white-cream head; dark gray upperparts; barred underparts; wings and tail dark gray above, barred below; yellow legs and feet.
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Peregrine Falcon
94-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 20 Township: Range: Section: City: Glenrock Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: East of Dave Johnson Power Plant along I-25 Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Juvenile/immature.
Vote Comments: 81
Peregrine Falcon
95-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 42 N Range: 83 W Section: SESE 1 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet where Shell Creek enters lake Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Katie Humphris Mike Humphris
Comments:
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Yellow Rail
00-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: August 1989 Number Seen: 5 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 3400 Southfork Road (Siggins Triangle X Ranch) Reporter: Lila Siggins Observer(s): Lila Siggins U & K Kepler Kay Siggins Stanley Siggins
Comments: Observed over a 45-day period. Pictures enclosed but returned to observer.
Vote Comments: Photographs reviewed by WBRC, but returned to observer and not in WBRC file.
Yellow Rail
89-082 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 4 August 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Alkali Lake Reporter: Chuck Neal Observer(s): Chuck Neal
Comments:
Vote Comments: 82
Yellow Rail
91-001 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: ? 0 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments:
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Yellow Rail
91-012 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 August 1968 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile E Descriptive Location: Sheridan Reporter: Platt Hall Observer(s): Platt Hall
Comments:
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Yellow Rail
92-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pelican Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: George Warburton Observer(s): George Warburton Mrs. Warburton
Comments:
Vote Comments: 83
Yellow Rail
97-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 August 1986 Number Seen: 5 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 49 N Range: 105 W Section: 18 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 36 mi. SW Descriptive Location: South Fork of Shoshone River Reporter: Lila Siggins Observer(s): Lila Siggins Stanley Siggins
Comments: Female with brood was observed for 4-5 weeks.
Vote Comments: Not previously documented in Wyoming; need better description of the bird.
Yellow Rail
97-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 19 July 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: YNP Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mountain Ash Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Gold; black streaks running down its mantle extending to mid back; white wing bars.
Vote Comments: First state record. Experienced observer. White wing patches eliminate other small rails.
Purple Gallinule
89-071 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 24 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 73 W Section: 21 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Red Buttes Reservoir Lab Reporter: Greg Johnson Observer(s): Greg Johnson Bill Eddleman
Comments: Photograph. Juvenile; dead; confirmed by Bill Eddleman, a rail expert.
Vote Comments: Location of specimen unknown. 84
Common Moorhen
88-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 June 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 74 W Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hutton Lk NWR Reporter: William DeBaets Observer(s): William. DeBaets Mrs. DeBaets
Comments:
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Common Moorhen
92-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 August 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone River by Alum Creek Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki Marily Lutz
Comments:
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Common Moorhen
94-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: SW 2 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Headquarters pond, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Amy Pedersen Observer(s): Amy Pedersen
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; adult plumage.
Vote Comments: 85
Common Crane
02-007 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 42 N Range: 114 W Section: 3 City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: 14 miles S Descriptive Location: Gros Ventre River Ranch Pond Reporter: Ron Matous Observer(s): Ron Matous
Comments: Size and shape of Sandhill Crane; blue-gray body; tan neck; black and white head.
Vote Comments: Lack of descriptive details and failure to distinguish from similar species, especially for such a rare sighting.
Whooping Crane
06-004 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 April 2006 Number Seen: 6 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Circling above Lander, WY Reporter: Lee Lofgren Observer(s): Lee Lofgren Margie Farias
Comments: Long, thin bill; small red on front and top of head; long, thin, straight neck; white upperparts and underparts; black primaries; short tail; legs long and outstretched. Group of 6 riding (circling) a thermal. Vote Comments: Description lacks detail. Many Sandhill Cranes can appear quite light in flight. Unusual to find Sandhill Crane or Whooping Crane using a thermal.
Whooping Crane
07-020 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 August 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Snake River Bridge, Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Alice Eve Richter Observer(s): Alice Eve Richter
Comments: Drawing. Very large, all white bird with long neck and black wing tips while flying over.
Vote Comments: Does not eliminate Snow Goose or mention head color or leg bands. Although not mentioned in the write-up, drawing does show legs extending 86
Whooping Crane
88-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 27 June 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 7.3 miles east of Moran Reporter: Sterling Lacy Observer(s): Sterling Lacy Dolores White Donna Leads Peggy Abbott
Comments: Called it a female. Probably from the Grays Lake flock.
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Whooping Crane
92-087 Accept/Reject: Evidence Category: Date: 5 July 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Cora Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: ~1/2 mile south of Dollar Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Withdrawn by observers.
Vote Comments: Withdrawn by observer.
Whooping Crane
93-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 3 April 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1/4mi E of Gros Ventre Jct. on Kelly Road Reporter: Tim Larkin Observer(s): Tim Larkin
Comments:
Vote Comments: 87
Whooping Crane
95-066 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 5,6 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cunningham Ranch site, Snake River Reporter: David Wing Observer(s): David Wing Christine Wing
Comments:
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Whooping Crane
96-035 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 4 October 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: 17 N Range: 112 W Section: 2 City: Lyman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 30 miles west of Green River on I-80 Reporter: Mark McKinstry Observer(s): Mark McKinstry
Comments: Observed flying for 1 minute from 75 yards with binoculars.
Vote Comments: Question identification; description lacking.
Whooping Crane
97-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 30 August 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 16 Township: 25 Range: 105 W Section: 7 City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles NE Descriptive Location: 5 miles NE of Farson Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday
Comments: Large white bird; red crown; black wing tips. Metal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg band and plastic color coded leg band.
Vote Comments: Experienced observer. Good description and noted leg bands. 88
Whooping Crane
97-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 18 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 15 Township: 34 N Range: 113 W Section: 3 City: Merna Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile E Descriptive Location: 1 mi. East of Merna Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday Andrea Orabona
Comments: Large white bird; red crown; black wing tips. Metal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg band and plastic color coded leg band.
Vote Comments: Experienced observer. Good description and noted leg bands.
Whooping Crane
99-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 10 April 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 22 Township: 22 N Range: 116 W Section: NW 24 City: Kemmerer Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 5 miles from Hwy. 189 junction on Hwy. 233-Hams Fork Road Reporter: Bob Luce Observer(s): Bob Luce Vicki Herren
Comments: Photograph.
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American Golden-Plover
00-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 20 N Range: 61 W Section: 15 City: La Grange Distance and Direction from City: 15 miles NW Descriptive Location: Hawk Springs Reservoir Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore
Comments: Prominent light supercilium, small bill, dark rump, dark wings (no pale wing stripe), and lack of black axillars.
Vote Comments: 89
American Golden-Plover
91-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22,23 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sewage ponds Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Cliff/Bev Boevers Pete Loncur Forrest Luke
Comments:
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American Golden-Plover
92-091 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Southwest end of Bridger Coal Company evaporation pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments:
Vote Comments: Changed from Lesser to American Golden-Plover at 9 September 1995 WBRC meeting.
American Golden-Plover
93-069 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1993 Number Seen: 3 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco Pond) Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence Jim Lawrence
Comments:
Vote Comments: Changed from Lesser to American Golden-Plover at 9 September 1995 WBRC meeting. 90
American Golden-Plover
96-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1982 Number Seen: 24 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: North end Lake DeSmet on hwy promontory, S of dam Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Birds flew by in flocks at 30 feet; flocks of 19, 3, 5, and 3 were identified; all appeared to be Golden Plovers.
Vote Comments: Recirculation was accepted on second review.
American Golden-Plover
99-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 May 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 4 N Range: 5 E Section: NENW 36 City: Shoshone Distance and Direction from City: ~ 5 miles Descriptive Location: Muddy Creek Bay- Boysen Reservoir Reporter: John Priday Observer(s): John Priday Gary Good
Comments: Medium sized, flashy colored shorebird; dark bill; dark crown, black face up to eye; white stripe between eye and dark crown.
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Snowy Plover
03-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: 8 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner
Comments: Adult male, breeding plumage; bill short, black; light gray crown and upperparts; white face with black patch; black legs, feet, and chest patch; white underparts.
Vote Comments: 91
Snowy Plover
05-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 August 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: 4 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Platte River at Parkway Plaza, south of I-25 Reporter: John R. Horton Observer(s): John R. Horton
Comments: Bill black; forehead black; lighter than Killdeer; neck white with black (does not cross in front); tail shorter than Killdeer; legs gray.
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Snowy Plover
07-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: May 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: Edge of town Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
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Snowy Plover
88-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Summer plumage.
Vote Comments: 92
Snowy Plover
88-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 May 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 4 N Range: 5 E Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Mesa Reporter: Scott Findholt Observer(s): Scott Findholt
Comments: Breeding plumage.
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Snowy Plover
88-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 July 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 17 Township: 23 N Range: 94 W Section: SESE 5 City: Wamsutter Distance and Direction from City: 22 mi. NNW Descriptive Location: Reporter: Fred Broerman Observer(s): Fred Broerman Sam Fitton
Comments: Adult; summer plumage.
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Snowy Plover
88-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 1981 Number Seen: 3 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 93
Snowy Plover
89-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 July 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 4 N Range: 5 E Section: 13 City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Mesa Reporter: Sharon Ritter Observer(s): Sharon Ritter
Comments: Breeding plumage.
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Snowy Plover
89-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Breeding plumage.
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Snowy Plover
89-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Trona Mine Marsh Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 94
Snowy Plover
89-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Huntley Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Unit Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Verna Herold James Herold Oliver Scott
Comments: Breeding plumage.
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Snowy Plover
96-033 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 August 1996 Number Seen: 2 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 66 W Section: 15 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles S Descriptive Location: Gray Rocks Reservoir Reporter: Pat Deibert Observer(s): Pat Deibert
Comments: Observed for 30 seconds from 10 feet, no optics.
Vote Comments: There is insufficient detail to indicate a plover of any species.
Piping Plover
88-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 August 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 95
Piping Plover
88-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14,15 1982 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold Fred Broerman
Comments: Nonbreeding plumage.
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Piping Plover
89-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Piping Plover
89-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 13,14 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: 9 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir Reporter: Bruce Johnson Observer(s): Bruce Johnson Mary Rowland Rande Money
Comments: Photograph. Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 96
Piping Plover
92-066 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Northeast shore of Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Immature bird.
Vote Comments:
Piping Plover
93-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's puddle, Amoco pond) Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria/Jim Lawrence Donna Walgren Jim Gaither Bruce Walgren
Comments:
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Piping Plover
99-009 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 13 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 27 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: ~1 mile Descriptive Location: "Country Club Slough" off Boxelder Drive, east of Gillette Reporter: Randall T. Cox Observer(s): Randall T. Cox
Comments: Short bill; round head; pale color; short legs. Walking around wet mud flat. Smaller and lighter than other Charadrius species.
Vote Comments: Rejected due to lack of descriptive details to distinguish from other species, especially leg color. 97
Eskimo Curlew
93-035 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 12 April 1993 Number Seen: 3 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: 54 N Range: 99 W Section: 4 City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Dave Bragonier Observer(s): Dave Bragonier Germaine Bragonier
Comments:
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Whimbrel
92-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1992 Number Seen: 16 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Loch Katrine wetland, Oregon Basin Reporter: Chuck Neal Observer(s): Chuck Neal Kate Neal
Comments: Adults; breeding plumage.
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Whimbrel
92-084 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: NWSW 8 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Lander sewage ponds Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments:
Vote Comments: 98
Whimbrel
92-088 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 16 Township: 24 N Range: 106 W Section: NWNW City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: 3.3 mi. S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Marie Adams Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg
Comments:
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Whimbrel
95-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1994 Number Seen: 6 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle) Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Photograph available.
Vote Comments:
Whimbrel
96-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 May 1996 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 83 W Section: NENE 1 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 13 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed from 40-50 feet with 20x spotting scope.
Vote Comments: Call, as described, head pattern, wing and body plumage confirms Whimbrel and eliminates others. 99
Whimbrel
99-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 74 W Section: 16 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: ~15 miles Descriptive Location: Creighton Lake at Hutton National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald
Comments: Large, brown shorebird; decurved bill; striped crown.
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Hudsonian Godwit
04-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 August 2003 Number Seen: 2 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Pelican Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Erik Hendrickson
Comments: Large, tall, slightly upturned bill; rust breast; dark scalloping on lower breast and belly; white vent; dark tail; creamy white supercilium.
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Hudsonian Godwit
90-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 April 1990 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Oliver Scott Cliff/Bev Boevers Jim/Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Adult; breeding and winter plumages. Other observers include Jim Herold, Verna Herold, and Jim Gaither.
Vote Comments: 100
Hudsonian Godwit
91-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 1970 Number Seen: 3 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Platt Hall
Comments: Also 22 September 1971 at Moore's Slough.
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Hudsonian Godwit
91-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 August 1976 Number Seen: 4 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Platt Hall Marian Collins
Comments:
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Hudsonian Godwit
92-079 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 August 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Adults; winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 101
Ruddy Turnstone
93-070 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco pond) Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
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Red Knot
93-071 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 11 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco Pond) Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria/Jim Lawrence Chris Michelson Oliver Scott Donna/Bruce Walgren
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
07-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 3 June 2007 Number Seen: 9 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Bosler Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pond on Hwy. 51 near Bosler, WY Reporter: Scott McConnell Observer(s): Scott McConnell
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: 102
White-rumped Sandpiper
88-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5,27 1987 Number Seen: 4 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: 5 October, winter plumage; 27 October, 3 birds in juvenal plumage.
Vote Comments:
White-rumped Sandpiper
88-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 1986 Number Seen: 4 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Marie Adams Observer(s): Marie Adams Oliver Scott Bud Stratton Verna Herold
Comments: Alternate plumage.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
88-050 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 July 1982 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles E Descriptive Location: Healey Reservoir Reporter: Fred Broerman Observer(s): Fred Broerman Helen Downing
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 103
White-rumped Sandpiper
91-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10,11,13 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sewage Ponds Reporter: Josephine Larson Observer(s): Josephine Larson Forrest Luke
Comments:
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White-rumped Sandpiper
93-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1993 Number Seen: 3 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Northwest part of Springer Lake Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier
Comments:
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White-rumped Sandpiper
93-072 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 June 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 104
Dunlin
03-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 10-11 May 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 2 E Section: 3 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Bob Hargis Observer(s): Bob Hargis Jessica Roberts Tom Axthelm Joe & Jan Satake
Comments: Photographs. Bill 2-2 1/2"; clear eye and neck; rufous back and wing flecking; brownish-gray breast; black patch on belly; whitish flanks; black legs.
Vote Comments:
Dunlin
03-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 62 W Section: 15 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: Bump Sullivan Reservoir Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner
Comments: Adult, breeding plumage; longish, dark bill; grayish-white face and underparts; rich brown upperparts; dark legs and feet; light tail with dark central stripe.
Vote Comments:
Dunlin
88-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Healey Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Nonbreeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Head shape and body shape coupled with the bill being sloped at the tip confirms Dunlin. 105
Dunlin
88-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 November 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Lucy Rognstad Bud Stratton others-no names
Comments: Nonbreeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Dunlin
88-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 October 1982 Number Seen: 8 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Moore's Reservoir Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Dunlin
88-054 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 July 1982 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Breeding to post-breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 106
Dunlin
88-055 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 August 1980 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles E Descriptive Location: Healey Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments:
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Dunlin
91-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Little America Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Trona Mine Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Mike Deuell
Comments:
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Dunlin
91-018 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 1990 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Kelly Warm Springs Reporter: Susan Marsh Observer(s): Susan Marsh
Comments: Winter plumage.
Vote Comments: Some descriptive details missing, others do not describe the species in question. 107
Dunlin
92-050 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 May 1991 Number Seen: 3 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 32 miles N Descriptive Location: Kilpecker Dunes behind the Boar's Tusk Reporter: Josephine Larson Observer(s): Josephine Larson
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Dunlin
92-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Mine marsh, near Little America Resort Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Breeding plumage. Same observation as 91-004.
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Dunlin
94-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: NW bay of Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 108
Dunlin
94-050 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bridger Coal Power Plant Evaporation Pond Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult.
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Dunlin
95-021 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: NWNW City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles NE Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Transitional plumage between alternate and basic; mud flats.
Vote Comments: Bill length, color, and ventral parts not mentioned.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
88-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Sand Reservoir Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Marie Adams
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 109
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
88-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold
Comments:
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
88-058 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 August 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: 21 N Range: 88 W Section: 34 City: Rawlins Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles SW Descriptive Location: Hogback lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Fred Broerman
Comments:
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
89-090 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10,11 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Adult plumage.
Vote Comments: 110
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
93-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 August 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Beaty Gulch Road near a prairie dog town Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly
Comments:
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
93-073 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco Pond) Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments:
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Ruff
89-003 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 August 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments: 111
Short-billed Dowitcher
88-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1982 Number Seen: 3 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Fred Broerman Observer(s): Fred Broerman
Comments:
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Short-billed Dowitcher
88-067 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 April 1983 Number Seen: 7 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: 18 N Range: 117 W Section: 2 City: Kemmerer Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cumberland Flats Reporter: Dana Base Observer(s): Dana Base
Comments:
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Short-billed Dowitcher
89-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Trona Mine Marsh Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 112
Short-billed Dowitcher
89-095 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Co. Latilong: 26 Township: 17 N Range: 84 W Section: 1 City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile NE Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: Troy Corman Observer(s): Troy Corman
Comments: Juvenile.
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Short-billed Dowitcher
91-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 1991 Number Seen: 3 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bridger Power Plant Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Pete Loncar
Comments:
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Short-billed Dowitcher
92-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 October 1991 Number Seen: 6 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Alum Creek Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
Vote Comments: 113
Short-billed Dowitcher
92-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 October 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park, Alum Creek, mudflats Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
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Short-billed Dowitcher
92-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 August 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile S Descriptive Location: South Greeley Highway area Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Vocalizations heard.
Vote Comments:
Short-billed Dowitcher
93-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 August 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Washakie Latilong: 11 Township: 46 N Range: 93 W Section: SWNE 1 City: Worland Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 114
Short-billed Dowitcher
94-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 August 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 107 W Section: SE 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Off shore of a small island in the Green River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Juvenile/immature; unknown sex; juvenal plumage.
Vote Comments:
Short-billed Dowitcher
95-065 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 August 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 42 N Range: 82 W Section: SWNE 26 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Moore's Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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American Woodcock
03-009 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 13 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: 23 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Pond edge in backyard in Teton Pines Reporter: Dean Coleman Observer(s): Dean Coleman Dretlinde Coleman
Comments: Long, strong bill (1/3 to 1/2 of body length); various shades of brown; orangey colored breast; stubby tail.
Vote Comments: Lack of descriptive details for rare species in WY; no mention of face marks and bobbing when feeding. 115
American Woodcock
88-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 April 1977 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: National Elk Refuge Reporter: Jean Kirol Observer(s): Jean Kirol
Comments:
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American Woodcock
95-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 19-21,29 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 19 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: City Park (south of town), West of Popo Agie Creek Reporter: Delbert Nelson Observer(s): Delbert Nelson Jim Downham Gary Good Ron Shaw
Comments: Also seen 12 January 1995.
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American Woodcock
97-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 7 November 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: 9 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bartenhogen's backyard, Casper Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Long yellowish bill; buff colored; gray and rusty stripes with black in them.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance. 116
Red Phalarope
88-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21-23 July 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 43 N Range: 116 W Section: 35 City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sawmill Ponds Reporter: Bert Raynes Observer(s): Bert Raynes Arthur Clark Meg Raynes
Comments: Female; breeding plumage.
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Red Phalarope
89-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 October 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 3 N Range: 2 E Section: 26 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Jim Herold Verna Herold
Comments: First basic plumage.
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Red Phalarope
91-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 November 1973 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Platt Hall Observer(s): Platt Hall
Comments:
Vote Comments: 117
Red Phalarope
91-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 October 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Point of Rocks Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bridger Power Plant Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Cliff/Bev Boevers Josephine Larson Richard Steenberg
Comments: Other observer is Pete Loncar.
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Red Phalarope
94-064 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 October 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: R9 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Adult; winter plumage.
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Red Phalarope
97-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 20 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake, small pond at SW end of lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna/Jim Herold Gloria Lawrence Jim Lawrence Ann Hines
Comments: Light gray bird swimming in circles. Light gray on back; dark markings on the head.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance. 118
Red Phalarope
99-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 27 Township: 22 N Range: 73 W Section: City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: ~40 miles Descriptive Location: Wheatland Reservoir #2 Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore
Comments: Juvenile molting to 1st basic plumage. Swimming behavior; short legs; pale color, bill shape, and wing stripe; dark legs; short rump.
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Laughing Gull
95-086 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 August 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 22 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant’s Puddle) Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold
Comments: Adult; possibly a male.
Vote Comments: For first state species, physical description (bill shape/length, plumage) and vocalization lacked detail.
Laughing Gull
98-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 30 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: SWNESE City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco’s Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Hal Fray Verna Herold
Comments: 1st State record. Bill thick, black; head white with silver-gray speckles on back of eyering; tail white with two black patches near tip.
Vote Comments: OK description. Careful, experienced observers. 119
Little Gull
03-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 22-23 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Impoundment - manmade sewage treatment facility Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick/Janis Steenberg Sue Seppie Forrest Luke Will Cornell
Comments: Photographs. Small gull; thin, black bill; white forehead and forecrown; rear crown and nape dark gray; light gray upperparts; white/light gray underparts; square tail.
Vote Comments: First documentation of this species' occurrence in Wyoming.
Little Gull
97-022 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 7 October 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad James Herold Betty Rickman
Comments: White gull; black bill; black cap going back from the eye; dark spot behind the eye.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; no previous experience with this species.
Little Gull
98-014 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 October 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco's Soda Lake Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad Betty Rickman
Comments: Small white gull; dark cap on back of head; small dark spot behind eye and bill; square, white tail.
Vote Comments: Description adequate for ID. Did not mention underwing color. 120
Common Black-headed Gull
90-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 9 November 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 17 N Range: 84 W Section: 1 City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile NE Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: B.J. Rose Observer(s): B.J. Rose Bill Gerhart
Comments: Photograph.
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Heermann's Gull
88-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 26 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott Bud Stratton Bob South
Comments:
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Heermann's Gull
93-075 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 16 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Metro Animal Shelter, between landfill and North Platte River Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna/Jim Herold Wilmer Hines Ann Hines K. C. Roberts
Comments:
Vote Comments: 121
Mew Gull
03-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 20 Township: 30 N Range: 68 W Section: 33 City: Douglas Distance and Direction from City: ESE Descriptive Location: Glendo Reservoir Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Adult, basic plumage; tiny, yellow bill; dark eye; brown streaks on nape and eye area; dark gray upper wings; yellow-green legs; white upper tail.
Vote Comments:
Mew Gull
92-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 24 October 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone River and Trout Creek Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments:
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Mew Gull
92-077 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Lucy Rognstad Jim/Verna Herold Jim Gaither
Comments: First winter plumage.
Vote Comments: 122
Mew Gull
97-019 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: SW 35 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles E Descriptive Location: Gravel pit pond East of Casper Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Verna Herold Jim Gaither James Herold
Comments: Smaller and more diminutive when standing along side a Ring-billed Gull.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Herring Gull
95-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 1 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: 50 N Range: 111 W Section: 7 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Molly Islands (Sandy Island), Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Dan Reinhart
Comments: Adult.
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Herring Gull
95-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 1 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 3 N Range: 5 E Section: 20 City: Shoshone Distance and Direction from City: SSW Descriptive Location: Where US 26 crosses Boysen Reservoir Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Photograph available. Adult.
Vote Comments: 123
Thayer's Gull
05-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 4 November 2004 Number Seen: 3 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 30 N Range: 84 W Section: SE 34 City: Alcova Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Alcova Reservoir Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Black bill with red at base of upper mandible; head light brown; eye dark; body light to medium brown; legs pale pink; primaries dark brown, extend beyond tail, have chevrons. Vote Comments: First documented record of this species in Wyoming.
Thayer's Gull
93-108 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 21 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco pond) Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott Jim Gaither Bob South Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Immature.
Vote Comments: Rejection based on expert's review.
Lesser Black-backed Gull
04-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 25 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: JTL Pond below Casper landfill Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Chris Michelson Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Adult, winter plumage; yellow bill with red dot; white head with brown smudge; dark gray upperparts; white underparts; black wing tips; white tail; yellow legs.
Vote Comments: First documented record of this species occurrence in Wyoming. 124
Lesser Black-backed Gull
07-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 August 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Centennial Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: South Gap Lake, Snowy Range Reporter: Jeff Marks Observer(s): Jeff Marks Chad Olson
Comments: Bill yellowish, red on lower mandible; head looked all white; neck white; mantle dark gray; underparts white; wings dark gray; primaries black and extended past tail; legs and tarsi yellow. Vote Comments:
Lesser Black-backed Gull
07-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 August 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 Range: 76 Section: 27 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Lake Hattie Reservoir Reporter: Peter Gent Observer(s): Peter Gent John Vanderpoel Jon Dunn
Comments: Photographs? Bill, legs, feet bright yellow; red spot on lower mandible; white head, neck, underparts, tail; eyes yellow; mantle dark; darker white scapular and tertial crescents; wings dark; black primary tips a little darker, white apical spots. Vote Comments:
Lesser Black-backed Gull
07-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16,19 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Lake Hattie Reporter: Scott McConnell Observer(s): Scott McConnell
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: 125
Glaucous-winged Gull
02-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 5 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 22 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile N Descriptive Location: Amoco's Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: First Wyoming state record.
Glaucous Gull
91-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11,13 March 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments:
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Glaucous Gull
92-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 February 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments:
Vote Comments: 126
Glaucous Gull
94-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14,15,21 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lummis Reservoir, 6100 ft Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Unknown sex; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Glaucous Gull
97-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: NWNW2 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Large, all white gull.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; previously documented in adjacent degree block; pretty thorough description.
Great Black-backed Gull
01-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 14 April 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 N Range: 75 W Section: NWNW City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Blake's Pond Reporter: David B. McDonald Observer(s): David B. McDonald
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: First Wyoming state record. 127
Sabine's Gull
03-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16-17 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: 55 N Range: 99 W Section: 10 City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard pond in Powell Reporter: Harriet Corbett Observer(s): Harriet Corbett
Comments: Photographs. Bill dark, small, thin; gray-brown nape, neck, behind ear; brownish upperparts; white underparts; wings brown, white, black; tail white with black tip.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
04-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 October 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Loop Road, Granier Meadows, Shoshone National Forest Reporter: Delbert Nelson Observer(s): Delbert Nelson Mark Thornberry
Comments: Drawing. Juvenile; black bill; brown head, back of neck, and underparts; white neck front and upperparts; black, white, and brown wings; white tail with notch and black band. Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
88-064 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Juvenile.
Vote Comments: 128
Sabine's Gull
88-065 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 1982 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 6 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: One in basic plumage, one in alternate plumage.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
88-066 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 57 N Range: 86 W Section: SW 7 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wagner Pond Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly Louis Hanebury
Comments: Immature.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
88-068 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 June 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jean Daly
Comments:
Vote Comments: 129
Sabine's Gull
89-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 2 W Section: 2 & 3 City: Kinnear Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Terri Fitton
Comments: Juvenile.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
89-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Lucy Rognstad Gloria Lawrence Verna Herold
Comments: Immature.
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Sabine's Gull
89-089 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Juvenile.
Vote Comments: 130
Sabine's Gull
91-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 1990 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier Joe Zarki
Comments: 1 adult, 1 juvenile.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
93-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 1977 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: South dam of Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Immature. Also seen 19, 22, 29 September 1977 and 6 October 1977.
Vote Comments:
Sabine's Gull
95-074 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 25 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Jim Bridger Power Plant impoundment Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Juvenile/immature; sex unknown.
Vote Comments: 131
Sabine's Gull
98-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: SW 18 City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles E Descriptive Location: Mudflats west of Jackson Lake Dam, Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Katy Duffy Observer(s): Katy Duffy
Comments: Small gull; head black; back gray; dramatic white triangles in wings; tail white, notched.
Vote Comments: Good description of key ID characters for species, particularly wing and tail. Sketch helpful.
Ross's Gull
97-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 3 November 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 77 W Section: 5 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles E Descriptive Location: Edna Kimball Wilkins Park Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Mary South
Comments: Small white gull; black bill; black eye; black spot on head; gray mantle and wing; colored chest.
Vote Comments: First state record. Very good description and eliminated all other possible species.
Least Tern
00-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 June 1998 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: SW 36 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: East side of town Descriptive Location: Hampton Pond, east side of Riverton Reporter: Tom Axthelm Observer(s): Tom Axthelm
Comments: Yellow bill and white patch on the forehead.
Vote Comments: 132
Least Tern
07-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: May-June 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: Edge of town Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
Least Tern
07-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: June 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: Edge of town Descriptive Location: Saratoga Lake Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
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Least Tern
89-100 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 April, 2 1989 Number Seen: 4 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 66 W Section: City: Pinehaven Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Summer plumage.
Vote Comments: 133
Least Tern
91-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 1978 Number Seen: 5 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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Least Tern
91-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 20 N Range: 61 W Section: City: La Grange Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles N Descriptive Location: Hawk Springs Reservoir Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson Pete Loncar
Comments:
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Arctic Tern
06-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 18 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 35 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: Goldeneye Reservoir, WGS 84 Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner 10 Casper birders
Comments: Photograph. Deep red bill; black cap from eyes up and to nape; white from bill to neck; neck, upperparts, underparts gray; white undertail coverts; black on primaries visible only in flight; long, white, forked tail longer than wings; very short legs. Vote Comments: 134
Arctic Tern
92-067 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 11 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: East shore of Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Bob South James Herold Jim Gaither
Comments:
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Arctic Tern
96-036 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 June 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: 18 City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles W Descriptive Location: North end of Jackson Lake dam Reporter: Eric Stone Observer(s): Eric Stone
Comments: Photographs available. Observed for 15 minutes from 5 meters binoculars and spotting scope.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; rejected on second attempt; question identification.
Arctic Tern
97-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 14 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: YNP Latilong: 1 Township: 52 N Range: 114 W Section: 33 City: YNP Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Thumb Creek Lagoon, Potts Geyser Basin area Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Small tern; black upper mandible; black cap; leading edge of the primaries with fine black pinstripe.
Vote Comments: First state record. Detailed description, experienced observer. 135
Black Skimmer
92-054 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: August 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park, Snake River oxbows Reporter: Yvonne Henze Observer(s): Yvonne Henze
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black Skimmer
92-055 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: August 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park, Snake River oxbows Reporter: Yvonne Henze Observer(s): Yvonne Henze
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Common Tern
96-006 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 October 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: NE 17 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles NE Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir on Hwy US 16. Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed resting on a sandbar at 600 feet.
Vote Comments: Question identification; this report does not eliminate Forster's Tern. 136
Pomarine Jaeger
91-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15,16 May 1980 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments:
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Pomarine Jaeger
92-020 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 October 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Platte River by landfill Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
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Pomarine Jaeger
94-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 12 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: Old Eden Valley Reservoir Reporter: John Wright Observer(s): John Wright Paula Wright
Comments: Adult; light morph; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 137
Parasitic Jaeger
01-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 July 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Shoshoni Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles SE Descriptive Location: Boysen Reservoir, between Fremont Bay and Muddy Reporter: Richard Scott Observer(s): Richard Scott Beverly Scott
Comments: Gull-sized; dark bodied; central tail feathers longer than others, sharp pointed; creamy-yellow and black on head.
Vote Comments:
Parasitic Jaeger
07-008 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 20 miles W Descriptive Location: Lake Hattie Reporter: Scott McConnell Observer(s): Scott McConnell
Comments: Clear white patch on top of wings. A light morph juvenile based on barred underparts and underwing coverts. Put all gulls and shorebirds into flight and chased one or two gulls. Vote Comments: Chris Michelson declined to vote due to lack of experience with the species.
Parasitic Jaeger
88-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 June 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: NE 17 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles E Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Adult breeding plumage, intermediate morph.
Vote Comments: 138
Parasitic Jaeger
89-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24,25 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 2 E Section: 2 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: 16 mi. NW Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Terri Fitton
Comments: Juvenile.
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Long-billed Murrelet
03-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 18 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 63 W Section: 7 City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Bearlodge Mountains Reporter: Jerry Hagen Observer(s): Jerry Hagen Matt Stefanich
Comments: Photographs. Adult.
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Long-billed Murrelet
92-078 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 30 August 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: West Thumb Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: Shoshone Lake, close to shore near campsite 8Q1 Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Jerry Dickson Eric Haskell
Comments:
Vote Comments: 139
Long-billed Murrelet
94-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 23 July 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake Reporter: Jim Gaither Observer(s): Jim Gaither Lucy Rognstad Bob South Betty Rickman, others
Comments: Juvenile/immature; unknown sex; juvenal plumage. Also seen by Christian Michelson and Jim Lawrence.
Vote Comments:
Ancient Murrelet
02-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 15 October 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 19 N Range: 110 W Section: 26 City: Granger Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles E Descriptive Location: FMC (Westvaco) evaporation ponds Reporter: Julie Lutz Observer(s): Julie Lutz Rick Steenberg
Comments: Photographs. Bird deceased.
Vote Comments:
Ancient Murrelet
03-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 3 October 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 15 Township: 32 N Range: 118 W Section: 30 City: Afton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Afton High School parking lot Reporter: Susan Patla Observer(s): Susan Patla Diane Constans Doug Faulkner
Comments: Photograph. Adult.
Vote Comments: 140
Band-tailed Pigeon
02-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 7 - 13 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 37 Turkey Lane, Buffalo, WY Reporter: Trish Dearing Observer(s): Trish Dearing Deane Bjerke Jim Dearing
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments:
Band-tailed Pigeon
04-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 August 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 21 Township: 26 N Range: 66 W Section: 2 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Park grounds, Riverview Road ~1/2 mile south of Hwy. 26 Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Juvenile; bill yellow with black tip; nape greenish; gray upper parts and underparts; grayish-black wings and tail; yellow legs and feet.
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Band-tailed Pigeon
88-069 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 July 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wolf Creek Reporter: Esther McWilliams Observer(s): Esther McWilliams
Comments:
Vote Comments: 141
Band-tailed Pigeon
88-070 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 October 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Dayton Distance and Direction from City: 2-3 mi. W Descriptive Location: Tongue River Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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Band-tailed Pigeon
91-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26,27 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Bill Gause Observer(s): Bill Gause Julie Gause
Comments:
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Band-tailed Pigeon
93-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Ralph Hornecker's property Reporter: Lori Hunter Observer(s): Lori Hunter Ralph Hornecker
Comments:
Vote Comments: 142
African Collared-Dove
02-011 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 October 2002 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 35 N Range: 4 E Section: 34 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 841 Christy Drive, Riverton, WY Reporter: Dick Scott Observer(s): Dick Scott Bev Scott
Comments: Light, tanish-gray body; dark crescent on both sides of neck; tail truncate, faint whitish near end.
Vote Comments: Doesn't distinguish between Ringed Turtle-Dove and Eurasian Collared-Dove; many Eurasian Collared-Dove records in Riverton.
African Collared-Dove
02-012 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 July 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 18 Township: 31 N Range: 87 W Section: NWSW City: Alcova Distance and Direction from City: 27 miles W Descriptive Location: NE of the Bug Ranch (old Matador Ranch) Reporter: Dick Scott Observer(s): Dick Scott Bev Scott
Comments: Lighter and more tan than Mourning Dove; tail truncate, whitish near the end.
Vote Comments: Rejected due to lack of descriptive details.
African Collared-Dove
89-022 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6-8 June 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 15 N Range: 73 W Section: 1 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Laramie Reporter: William Hepworth Observer(s): William Hepworth Anis Askew Res Askew
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: 143
African Collared-Dove
89-029 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 12 July 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sundance Reporter: Robert Flier Observer(s): Robert Flier Jean Adams Edna Binney
Comments:
Vote Comments:
African Collared-Dove
96-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 January 1996 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: 34 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Riverton Reporter: James Moore Observer(s): James Moore
Comments: Observed at feeding station several times. One dove appeared to be quite tame and could have been domesticated.
Vote Comments: Regardless of what photo shows, the bird is probably an escapee and cannot be identified to species.
African Collared-Dove
98-017 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 February 1998 Number Seen: 7 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: 34 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 215 East Washington Avenue Reporter: James Moore Observer(s): James Moore
Comments: Black marking or ring on back of neck.
Vote Comments: No documentation. 144
African Collared-Dove
98-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 19 July 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 66 W Section: 31 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Fred Mueller's home, 3011 Pioneer Avenue Reporter: Jane Dorn Observer(s): Jane Dorn David Young Greg Johnson
Comments: Bird like an over-sized, plump Mourning Dove; white on chin, breast, belly, and under tail; black collar on neck; upperparts pale tan.
Vote Comments: Good detailed description. Careful observer. This must be a released cage bird.
Eurasian Collared-Dove
00-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 January 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 60 W Section: City: Pine Bluffs Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Hwy. 30 Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore
Comments: Black collar, pale coloration, large size, dark gray undertail coverts, and contrasting dark primaries.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
00-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: 14500 Hwy. 22; residence Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Doris Von Holdt Gloria Lawrence Dick Von Holdt
Comments: Dark primaries, gray under tail coverts not white, larger than mourning doves.
Vote Comments: 145
Eurasian Collared-Dove
01-008 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 April 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 24 N Range: 68 W Section: 13 City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Wheatland City Park Reporter: David B. McDonald Observer(s): David B. McDonald
Comments:
Vote Comments: Rejected due to lack of descriptive details.
Eurasian Collared-Dove
01-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21 2001 Number Seen: 3 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Residence, 713 Meadow Lane Reporter: Dee Oudin Observer(s): Dee Oudin Doug Morton Gary Axthelm Susan Ahalt
Comments: Photographs. Video available.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
03-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 January 2003 Number Seen: 21 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 26 N Range: 64 W Section: 22 City: Fort Laramie Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Fort Laramie City Park Reporter: Donna Walgren Observer(s): Donna Walgren Bruce Walgren
Comments: 19 adults, 2 immatures. Slightly rounded square tail, white tips on outer tail feathers; light brown upperparts and underparts; ring on back of neck.
Vote Comments: 146
Eurasian Collared-Dove
03-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 April 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Lingle Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: City limits of Lingle, Zone 13T Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert
Comments: Dark bill; head pale gray, rounded; neck light gray with black collar on nape; light gray upperparts and underparts; dark primaries; tail long, slender, square.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
03-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: Nov '02 -11 2003 Number Seen: 3 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 24 N Range: 61 W Section: 10 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard in Torrington Reporter: Arthur Hagen Observer(s): Arthur Hagen Marlene Hagen Joe Gilbert Richard Durand
Comments: Photographs. Adults. Blue-black, small bill; pale tan head, neck, upperparts, and underparts; black neck streak; dark tan wings with very dark primaries; square tail.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
03-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 18 2002 Number Seen: 14 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: 34 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard in Riverton Reporter: Tom Axthelm Observer(s): Tom Axthelm
Comments: Photographs. Small, dark bill; pale gray head, neck and underparts; thin, black neck collar; brown-gray upperparts; dark primaries; red-gray legs and feet; blunt tail. Vote Comments: 147
Eurasian Collared-Dove
03-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 19 October 2003 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 82 W Section: 35 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard in Buffalo Reporter: Dan Thiele Observer(s): Dan Thiele
Comments: Photographs. Black mark on back of neck. Observed 15 near a house in Buffalo a few days prior.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
04-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 2003 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 700 Buena Vista, Lander Reporter: Bruce Campbell Observer(s): Bruce Campbell Laurie Van Fleet Andrea Orabona Evette Meyer
Comments: Photograph. Adults; dark gray bill; soft gray head, upperparts, and underparts; dusky gray, pointed tail; light pink legs and feet.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
04-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 January 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 212 Stanfield Avenue, Cheyenne, 1/4 mile south of I-80 Reporter: Steve Tessman Observer(s): Steve Tessman
Comments: Winter plumage; upperparts and underparts gray; black ring on nape; dark gray wings; gray tail.
Vote Comments: 148
Eurasian Collared-Dove
04-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Buffalo Reporter: Dan Thiele Observer(s): Dan Thiele Dean Bjerke Bud Stewart
Comments: Photographs. Specimen available.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
04-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 13 April 2004 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 100 W Section: 13 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 270 Smith Street, Lander, WY Reporter: Laurie Van Fleet Observer(s): Laurie Van Fleet
Comments: Photographs. Adult, breeding plumage; uniformly gray head, neck, upperparts, underparts, and tail; black band trimmed with white on nape; square tail.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
04-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14 2003 Number Seen: 12 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yards in the SE portion of Green River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Photographs. Adult; gray head, upperparts, and underparts; nape black with white border; dark gray primaries; undertail white for distal 2/3; base dark gray.
Vote Comments: 149
Eurasian Collared-Dove
05-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 August 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 35 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Behind house on telephone pole at 276 West Laramie Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Photographs. Bill black; neck gray, black ring with white border; body and underparts gray; wings dark gray with black tips.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
05-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14 April 2005 Number Seen: 24 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1538 26th Street Reporter: Charles Wright Observer(s): Charles Wright
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
05-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: April 2005 Number Seen: 3 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 82 W Section: 33 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1425 Fort Street, north side of BLM building Reporter: Bradley Rogers Observer(s): Bradley Rogers Arlene Kosie Tom Bills Jennifer Morton
Comments: Photograph. Collar black with white border; body gray; wings have black tips on primaries; tail has whitish band visible in flight.
Vote Comments: 150
Eurasian Collared-Dove
07-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 15 January 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: E' 02.93" Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1036 Summit Street, Evanston, WY Reporter: Jim Woolf Observer(s): Jim Woolf
Comments: Photograph. Large dove; bill black; head roundish; distinctive black collar; upperparts light brownish gray; underparts gray; wings brownish, dark primaries protruding; tail, undertail coverts gray. Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
07-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 April 2007 Number Seen: 2 County: Sublette Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: Daniel Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 10 Nighthawk Lane, Daniel, WY Reporter: Bettina Sparrowe Observer(s): Bettina Sparrowe Rollin Sparrowe
Comments: Dark neck ring; larger than Mourning Dove; no black spots on wings; darker than African Collared-Dove (formerly Ringed Turtle-Dove); black outer web on tail.
Vote Comments:
Eurasian Collared-Dove
97-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 66 W Section: 32 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Alley behind 3020 Carey, Cheyenne Reporter: David Young Observer(s): David Young
Comments: Tanish white dove; black stripe across nape.
Vote Comments: Escaped exotic. 151
Eurasian Collared-Dove
98-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 16 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 65 W Section: SENE 6 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Greg Johnson Observer(s): Greg Johnson
Comments: Dark bill; light tan head with dark eye; light tan neck with distinctive black narrow line on back of neck; upperparts light tan.
Vote Comments: Good description. Lots of experienced observers. Question Natural Occurrence.
Eurasian Collared-Dove
99-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21 October 1999 Number Seen: 4 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 W Section: 34 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: James H. Moore Observer(s): James H. Moore
Comments: Photograph. Identified by Terry McEneaney.
Vote Comments: First Wyoming state record.
White-winged Dove
00-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 May and 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 43 N Range: 115 W Section: SSW 20 City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: ~2 miles NE Descriptive Location: Craighead residence, GTNP Reporter: Shirley Craighead Observer(s): Shirley Craighead Charles Craighead Charles Craighead
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: 152
White-winged Dove
00-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 April 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: 14500 Hwy. 22; residence Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
02-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 July 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles ESE Descriptive Location: Riparian area along Wind River Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer Marlene Moldenhauer
Comments: Chunky, grayish-brown bird; small head; short, black bill.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
02-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 31 May - 2 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 57 N Range: 101 W Section: 30 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Under feeder in mature deciduous trees near river Reporter: Mary Klein Observer(s): Mary Klein Thomas Klein
Comments: Adult. Full daylight, clear skies; observed from 8-10 feet; binoculars used; repeated sightings 5-10 minutes at a time; notes made during sighting.
Vote Comments: 153
White-winged Dove
03-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 17 May 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: 33 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard in Riverton Reporter: Tom Axthelm Observer(s): Tom Axthelm
Comments: Photograph. Brownish-gray head, neck, upperparts, underparts (although lighter), wings, and tail; striking white bars on wings; tail thick and blunt with white on end.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
03-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 7 November 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: 27 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard in Riverton Reporter: Tom Axthelm Observer(s): Tom/Vicki Axthelm Jessica Roberts Bob Hargis Joe & Jan Satake
Comments: Photographs. Adult. Dark gray bill; brown-gray head, neck, upperparts, underparts, shoulders, and tail top; dark cheek mark; white wing bar; black wing tips; blunt tail. Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
04-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 62 W Section: 7 City: Burns Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Burns Reporter: Paul Lehman Observer(s): Paul Lehman Jerry Oldenetell
Comments: Video available. Adult; grayer brown and stockier than Mourning Dove; thin, pale blue eyering; square tail with white corners and black central feathers.
Vote Comments: 154
White-winged Dove
05-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 35 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 860 Riverdale Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik Gene Franck
Comments: Bill black; head gray; eye orange/red; wings gray with white upper coverts, legs pink/orange.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
05-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 October 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 100 W Section: 13 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 270 Smith Reporter: Laurie Van Fleet Observer(s): Laurie Van Fleet Dave Van Fleet
Comments: Photograph. Bill gray; head and body gray; wings with white edge when folded; white edges on tail.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
07-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 April 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Feeder at 238 Willow Creek Road, Lander, NAD 83, Zone 12T Reporter: Stan Harter Observer(s): Stan Harter
Comments: Bill longer than Mourning Dove; bluish patch around a reddish eye; neck short with black bar on either side; upperparts grayish; underparts grayish but paler than above; wings with obvious white edge when folded and darker gray tips. Vote Comments: 155
White-winged Dove
89-070 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6 Date: 29 October 1954 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Casper Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott
Comments:
Vote Comments:
White-winged Dove
92-024 Accept/Reject: O Evidence Category: 1SLK Date: 11 October 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Clearmont Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Near Clearmont Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Bob Williams Matt MacAdams Stan Anderson/others
Comments: No vote; specimen lost due to freezer failure.
Vote Comments: Specimen loss due to freezer failure; therefore, no vote.
White-winged Dove
93-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 3 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 17 N Range: 84 W Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Bird feeder in residential yard at 206 West Main Reporter: Greg Bergquist Observer(s): Greg Bergquist
Comments:
Vote Comments: 156
White-winged Dove
99-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10,11,13 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: 21 N Range: 87 W Section: 17 City: Rawlins Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Backyard feeder, 1124 13th Street, Rawlins, WY Reporter: Karen J. Lambertsen Observer(s): Karen J. Lambertsen
Comments: Orange eye; blue eyestripe; distinctive wing patches; square tail with white corners.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
92-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park, Willow Flats Reporter: Sue Bassett Observer(s): Sue Bassett Robert Bassett
Comments:
Vote Comments:
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
93-074 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 11 Township: 38 N Range: 91 W Section: NW 3 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: UTM: 479627 N, 28630 E Reporter: J'Amy Allen Observer(s): J'Amy Allen
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 157
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
94-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 June 1994 Number Seen: 3 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 21 N Range: 109 W Section: NW 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Big Island Unit, West bank of mainland, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Amy Pedersen Observer(s): Amy Pedersen
Comments: Adults; unknown sexes.
Vote Comments:
Black-billed Cuckoo
92-090 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 26 August 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: High Plains Grassland Research Station Reporter: Dorothy Bradley Observer(s): Dorothy Bradley
Comments: Immature.
Vote Comments:
Black-billed Cuckoo
95-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 27 July 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1/4 mile North of Thorofare Creek, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 158
Barn Owl
00-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 April 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 17 N Range: 60 W Section: City: Albin Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: Short grass prairie/cultivated cropland at Albin Reporter: Herb Haley Observer(s): Herb Haley
Comments: Reported in Wyoming Bird Checklist.
Vote Comments:
Barn Owl
02-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 June 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 62 W Section: NWNE 15 City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles S Descriptive Location: Springer Wildlife Habitat Management Area headquarters Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert
Comments: Large, light colored owl; found in corner of open shed.
Vote Comments:
Barn Owl
07-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 January 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Clearmont Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: UCross Ranch, Clearmont, WY Reporter: Ernesto Scott Observer(s): Ernesto Scott
Comments: Photograph. Bill light; face heart-shaped; dark eyes framed by light speckled feathers; upperparts tawny; wings long, tawny, very light underneath; tail short compared to wings; legs long, yellow-brown. Vote Comments: 159
Barn Owl
07-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: 1 mile East of Hutton Lake NWR Reporter: Drew Arnold Observer(s): Drew Arnold Alan Schmidt
Comments: Head blocky, square; face flat with white disc on side; upperparts light brown, tan or golden tan; underparts pure white; wings tan with some white spots.
Vote Comments:
Barn Owl
88-071 Accept/Reject: Evidence Category: Date: 21 October 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 20 Township: 30 N Range: 69 W Section: 12 City: Glendo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: I-25 highway Reporter: Alan Beske Observer(s): Alan Beske
Comments: Roadkill; not preserved.
Vote Comments: No vote - no description given, just location; accepted by Sharon Ritter.
Barn Owl
89-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 June 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Jim Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 160
Barn Owl
93-058 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 May 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Jay Em Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: At southwest corner of town site, along Rawhide Creek Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold
Comments:
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Barn Owl
97-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 August 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 43 N Range: 115 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Inside abandoned barn off Antelope Flats Road Reporter: Dr. Bert Frenz Observer(s): Dr. Bert Frenz Sharon Frenz
Comments: An owl with a prominent heart shaped facial disk.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance.
Barn Owl
98-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 October 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 20 N Range: 62 W Section: 33 City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: 18 miles S Descriptive Location: Bear Creek, 4.5 miles W of Hwy. 85 Reporter: Greg Johnson Observer(s): Greg Johnson Bruce Templeton
Comments: White, dish-shaped face; upperparts pale rusty-brown; underparts pale, almost white, with brown spots.
Vote Comments: OK description. Experienced observer. 161
Barn Owl
99-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: September 1977 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 21 N Range: 61 W Section: City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Goshen County Reporter: Bob Luce Observer(s): Bob Luce
Comments: Photograph. Nest in barn in agricultural area. Primary land use: livestock grazing and crop production.
Vote Comments:
Flammulated Owl
05-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 July 2005 Number Seen: 2 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: 13 N Range: 87 W Section: 10 City: Baggs Distance and Direction from City: 30 miles E Descriptive Location: 0.3 miles south on Battle Creek Campground Road from Reporter: Vicki Herren Observer(s): Vicki Herren Bill Gerhart
Comments: Photograph. 1 adult and 1 juvenile. 4-5" tall; brown color; dark eyes.
Vote Comments:
Flammulated Owl
06-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9 July 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sandstone Work Station, Sierra Madre, Medicine Bow National Forest Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Tim Avery
Comments: Photograph; in nest cavity; behavior of female. Small, pale, strongly curved bill; black eyes; small ear tufts; rusty red facial disks with a bit of ash gray; large gray "X" between eyes that wrapped mid-way around eyes above and on either side of bill. Vote Comments: 162
Flammulated Owl
88-072 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 1SLK Date: November 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 18 Township: Range: Section: City: Jeffrey City Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Willow Creek Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward Charles Chase
Comments: Identified by Charles Chase III and placed in Denver Museum of Natural History.
Vote Comments:
Flammulated Owl
92-023 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9-12 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 25 miles S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Ursula Kepler Observer(s): Ursula Kepler Jim Covert Mrs. Covert
Comments:
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Flammulated Owl
97-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 1SLK Date: 23 October 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: 34 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2010 Hidden Ranch Loop Reporter: Patrick Matheny Observer(s): Patrick Matheny Cyndie Williams
Comments: Small owl found dead in backyard.
Vote Comments: University of Wyoming Zoology Vertebrate Museum, Accession #2498. 163
Western Screech-Owl
03-022 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 February 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 100 W Section: 17 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 7-8 miles SW Descriptive Location: Sinks Canyon Reporter: J.R. Horton Observer(s): J.R. Horton
Comments: Small; large yellow eyes; ear tufts; dark semicircle lines on face sides; gray upperparts; gray streaked underparts; wings gray with white marks; short tail.
Vote Comments: Not separated from Eastern Screech-Owl (neither reported in L17); hard without hearing call and seeing bill color.
Western Screech-Owl
91-027 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Indian Pond, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Don Ford Observer(s): Don Ford Clarice Ford
Comments:
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Western Screech-Owl
91-031 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27,28 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Jackson Lake Reporter: Will Risser Observer(s): Will Risser Jan Risser
Comments:
Vote Comments: 164
Western Screech-Owl
92-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 0.6 mi west of U.S. Hwy 89 on Wyoming Hwy. 22 Reporter: Patrick Matheny Observer(s): Patrick Matheny Rick Wallen Katy Duffy Brad Stelfox
Comments: Found dead; probable roadkill. Gray morph.
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Western Screech-Owl
93-039 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 April 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile N Descriptive Location: Near Fish Creek Bridge Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick/Janis Steenberg Sue Seppie Josephine Larson Mary Maj
Comments:
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Western Screech-Owl
93-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 April 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: 1.5 mi. SW Descriptive Location: On the Gros Ventre River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick/Janis Steenberg Eric Stone Josephine Larson Mary Maj
Comments:
Vote Comments: 165
Eastern Screech-Owl
89-076 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 27 Township: 24 N Range: 68 W Section: 24 City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wheatland City Park Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Female; heard and seen.
Vote Comments:
Eastern Screech-Owl
89-077 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 May 1989 Number Seen: 2 County: Washakie Latilong: 3 Township: 47 N Range: 93 W Section: 17 City: Worland Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles W Descriptive Location: 15-Mile Creek Road Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Terri Fitton
Comments: Heard only.
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Eastern Screech-Owl
89-094 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 15 1987 Number Seen: 2 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Wheatland City Park Reporter: Dennie Hammer Observer(s): Dennie Hammer
Comments: Photograph. Immature.
Vote Comments: 166
Eastern Screech-Owl
91-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Southwest of Wyoming Girls' School Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Sam Fitton Hal Corbett
Comments: Photographs available. Found dead; specimen sent to UW museum.
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Eastern Screech-Owl
93-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 January 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: SS 8 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles W Descriptive Location: Big Goose Creek Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Esther McWilliams Bob/Deb Damson Peter Jenny
Comments: Other observers include Milo Birchum and "many others".
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Eastern Screech-Owl
95-010 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: August 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Belle Forche River Campground, Devils' Tower National Monument Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel Jane Gyhra
Comments: Photocopies of photographs of an owl fledgling; found in Devils' Tower National Monument files.
Vote Comments: No vote from Rothwell; cannot determine species from photocopy of these photographs. 167
Eastern Screech-Owl
95-012 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 7 January 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Vocalization only.
Vote Comments: Better description needed.
Eastern Screech-Owl
95-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 January 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: 15 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Farmhouse on Hwy 32, about 1 mile north of Whistle Creek Reporter: Bob Yonts Observer(s): Bob Yonts Barb Yonts Eva Yonts
Comments: Photographs.
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Eastern Screech-Owl
95-033 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 13 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Hot Springs Latilong: 10 Township: 43 N Range: 94 W Section: City: Thermopolis Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles N Descriptive Location: Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt
Comments: Adult male. Bird in possession of rehabilitator Susan Ahalt in Cody.
Vote Comments: Tape recording is inconclusive. Note: observer states that live bird is available. 168
Eastern Screech-Owl
96-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1996 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: 23 City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles SE Descriptive Location: Lytle Creek, 3.5 miles upstream from Belle Fourche River Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Both observations were from calls.
Vote Comments: Excellent description of calls.
Snowy Owl
02-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 January 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 58 N Range: 83 W Section: SESE 22 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles NE Descriptive Location: ~1/4 mile from Tongue River, Sheridan Reporter: Peter Tarver Observer(s): Peter Tarver Tamara Tarver
Comments: Photographs.
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Snowy Owl
03-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 2 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Medicine Bow Distance and Direction from City: SSE Descriptive Location: Chalk Mountain Road, Zone 13T Reporter: Dan Thiele Observer(s): Dan Thiele Adam Kester Hall Sawyer
Comments: Photographs. Adult. Very large, white owl with little to no barring.
Vote Comments: 169
Snowy Owl
06-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 March 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: 43 N Range: 61 W Section: NWNE 35 City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: SSW Descriptive Location: MW Ranch Reporter: Dustin Shorma Observer(s): Dustin Shorma Joe Sandrini
Comments: Photograph of juvenile. Bill black, 1" long; head mottled; eyes yellow; neck white; body, wings, tail, and feet white with mottled brown. Bird has dark appearance due to flying into tub of Loomix cattle supplement. Vote Comments:
Snowy Owl
07-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21 April 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: Range: Section: City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: 12 miles S Descriptive Location: 12 miles S of Gillette, 150 yards E of Hwy. 50, 2.5 miles S of Bethlehem Church perched on fence post Reporter: RT Cox Observer(s): RT Cox
Comments: Photographs. Larger than a Great Horned Owl. Bill hooked, black, heavy plumage at base; head broad, white; eyes yellow; upperparts, underparts, and wings white with a few dark markings. Vote Comments:
Snowy Owl
88-073 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 March 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 40 N Range: 117 W Section: 15 City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wilson Reporter: Pat Opler Observer(s): Pat Opler
Comments: Mature.
Vote Comments: 170
Snowy Owl
88-074 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 March 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: Range: Section: City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Along Hwy. 54 Reporter: Peggy Knutson Observer(s): Peggy Knutson
Comments:
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Snowy Owl
89-085 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 October 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Casper Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Craig Hines Verna Herold Ann/Wilmer Hines
Comments: Immature.
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Snowy Owl
91-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 January 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 56 N Range: 105 W Section: 15 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sunlight Basin Reporter: Dennis Eckardt Observer(s): Dennis Eckardt Jerry Eckardt Ann Eckardt
Comments: Immature. Other observers include Karen Eckardt, Dan Eckardt, and Laura Eckardt.
Vote Comments: 171
Snowy Owl
93-099 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Ranchester Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Katie Humphris Observer(s): Katie Humphris
Comments:
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Snowy Owl
94-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: NENW 11 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: On top of living quarters at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Adam Halvorson Observer(s): Adam Halvorson
Comments: Unknown age; either female or immature male; juvenal(?) plumage.
Vote Comments:
Snowy Owl
96-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1980 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: South of Hwy. 14 on I-90 Reporter: James Strangham Observer(s): James Strangham Florence Springs Dr. Murphy
Comments: Observed at 500 yards for 30 minutes with a spotting scope.
Vote Comments: The date, habitat, white crown, and white wings eliminate Barn Owl and indicate Snowy Owl. 172
Snowy Owl
96-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 24 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 21 N Range: 102 W Section: SENW 28 City: Superior Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little league ballpark, north edge of Superior Reporter: Allen Round Observer(s): Allen Round Dan McCarron
Comments: Was observed alive, but died later that evening. Currently reposited in Wyoming Game and Fish Department freezer in Green River.
Vote Comments: Specimen available for inspection.
Northern Pygmy-Owl
88-075 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 1 November 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 44 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Steve and Elaine Welty's home Reporter: Laney Hicks Observer(s): Laney Hicks Elaine Welty Steve Welty
Comments: Photographs taken and published in paper; there is an observation at this location in 1985 according to the WY Game and Fish Department Wildlife Observation System database. Vote Comments: Photograph is located in WBRC photo file.
Northern Pygmy-Owl
89-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 October 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 27 Township: 12 N Range: 70 W Section: 20 City: Harriman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Harriman Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Call only.
Vote Comments: 173
Northern Pygmy-Owl
89-080 Accept/Reject: Evidence Category: 2PLU Date: 28 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: 32 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 16 miles W Descriptive Location: Rapid Creek Road Reporter: Brian Mutch Observer(s): Brian Mutch
Comments:
Vote Comments: Location of original photograph unknown; photocopy from Dubois newspaper is documentation record.
Northern Pygmy-Owl
93-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 January 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 54 N Range: 85 W Section: City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Goose Ranch Reporter: Bo Deveraux Observer(s): Bo Deveraux
Comments: Caught inside a pheasant pen on the ranch; bird held in hand.
Vote Comments:
Northern Pygmy-Owl
93-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: SW 32 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 16 miles W Descriptive Location: Rapid Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Brian Mutch
Comments:
Vote Comments: 174
Northern Pygmy-Owl
94-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: In yard in Cody, spruce tree to aspen tree Reporter: Chuck Neal Observer(s): Chuck Neal Kate Neal
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Northern Pygmy-Owl
99-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 July 1999 Number Seen: 3 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 100 W Section: SE 6 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: ~8 miles Descriptive Location: Sinks Canyon Reporter: Tom Axthelm Observer(s): Tom Axthelm Eric Fox
Comments: Chunky birds; large heads; short necks; flattened facial disks; large eyes facing forward; hooked bills and claws; large yellow eyes.
Vote Comments:
Barred Owl
06-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 10-11 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: 45 N Range: 62 W Section: 15 City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: ~6 miles ENE Descriptive Location: Along Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, NAD 83, Zone 13T Reporter: Dustin Shorma Observer(s): Dustin Shorma Aaron Kerr
Comments: Photographs. Bill yellow, 1" long; eyes black with concentric feathered rings and darker "eyebrows"; mottled brown head; dark brown upperparts with some vertical white lines on belly; barred tail. Vote Comments: 175
Barred Owl
88-076 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2TLU Date: 21 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Leeks Marina, Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Eddie Bowman Observer(s): Eddie Bowman Joe Hall
Comments: Tape of call was sent to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology for sonogram analysis on 10/13/82.
Vote Comments:
Barred Owl
92-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 March 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moran Jct. Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pilgrim Creek Reporter: Rick Wallen Observer(s): Rick Wallen Jay Van Derveer Pat Matheny Katy Duffy
Comments: Rick Wallen obtained a poor recording of the call. About a week later, dead owl found near Jackson.
Vote Comments:
Barred Owl
92-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: GTNP Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Northeast side of Elk Ridge Reporter: Jay VanDerveer Observer(s): Jay VanDerveer
Comments:
Vote Comments: 176
Barred Owl
93-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: GTNP - Berry Creek (UTM: 5200E 48750N) Reporter: Mason Reid Observer(s): Mason Reid Tom McFetters
Comments:
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Great Gray Owl
93-076 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 31 N Range: 117 W Section: NE 36 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 3 miles up Spring Creek Road from junction with Greys River Road Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg William Kindzerski John Corra
Comments:
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Great Gray Owl
94-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Roaring Fork Ck., ~1 mi from W end of Frye Lake Reporter: Allan McWilliams Observer(s): Allan McWilliams David McWilliams
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 177
Great Gray Owl
95-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 41 N Range: 109 W Section: 25 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. WSW Descriptive Location: Near Lake of the Woods Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Photograph available.
Vote Comments:
Great Gray Owl
95-079 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 15 March 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles W Descriptive Location: 37 Bartlett Lane off Southfork Road Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt Jim Umphlett, Jr. Gary Graber Patty Umphlett
Comments: Possible juvenile; sex unknown.
Vote Comments: Photograph is part of rare bird form.
Great Gray Owl
96-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 24 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 56 N Range: 90 W Section: City: Burgess Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Head of Fool Creek Reporter: Leo Dube Observer(s): Leo Dube
Comments: Photographs. Observed with binoculars. in a tree just above observer.
Vote Comments: Photograph in WBRC photo file. 178
Great Gray Owl
97-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 24 February 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 2 S Range: 3 E Section: NESW 5 City: Hudson Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles NE Descriptive Location: Hwy. 138, 1/4 miles from Hwy 789 junction Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Larry Matthews
Comments: Large gray owl; large facial disk; relatively long tail.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance.
Boreal Owl
00-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 March 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: LaBarge Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles NW Descriptive Location: LaBarge Creek Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Ron Lockwood
Comments: Boreal Owl survey. A total of 6 Boreal Owls heard during survey; 2 males and 4 females.
Vote Comments: 1 F 530950E 4703094N; 1 M, 1 F 529144 4704064; 1 M, 1 F 528427 4704439; 1 F 527919 4704965.
Boreal Owl
89-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 August 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: 16 N Range: 79 W Section: 15 City: Centennial Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles W Descriptive Location: Brooklyn Lake area Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Anthony Desch Oliver Scott Jim/Verna Herold
Comments: 1 juvenile, 1 adult.
Vote Comments: 179
Boreal Owl
89-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 August 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Centennial Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: South of State Hwy. 130, 1.5 miles west of Brooklyn Lake entrance Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Bill Hayes James Herold
Comments: 1 juvenile, 1 adult.
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Boreal Owl
92-070 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 1SLK Date: 12 March 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Nancy Hildroth Joe Zarki Dick Fullet
Comments: This document number includes 4 separate reports (A-D) from Yellowstone National Park. This date and information is for 92-070A.
Vote Comments: Record # 92-070 A-D; #C was a roadkill specimen.
Boreal Owl
95-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 August 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Canyon Distance and Direction from City: 1/3 mile S Descriptive Location: 1/3 mile S of Canyon Junction, YNP Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Immature; first record of immature in Yellowstone National Park; confirms suspicion of breeding Boreal Owls in Yellowstone National Park.
Vote Comments: 180
Boreal Owl
97-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 March 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 100 W Section: NWNW City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles S Descriptive Location: Table Mountain 4 miles S of Lander Reporter: Kathy Firchow Observer(s): Kathy Firchow Tom Laurion
Comments: Small owl; gray facial disk; distinct small spots on forehead and between eyes.
Vote Comments: Good description.
Boreal Owl
98-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 March 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 43 N Range: 109 W Section: SWSE 19 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 19 mi. NW Descriptive Location: Shoshone National Forest Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Eva Crane
Comments: Vocal identification during Boreal Owl call playback surveys.
Vote Comments: Good description of song. Experienced observers.
Boreal Owl
98-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 March 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 57 N Range: 107 W Section: SE 4 City: Clark Distance and Direction from City: 33 miles W Descriptive Location: South of Beartooth Hwy. on snowmachine trail Reporter: Harold Jansen Observer(s): Harold Jansen
Comments: Vocal identification during Boreal Owl call playback survey.
Vote Comments: Good description of song. 181
Northern Saw-whet Owl
94-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 27 July 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 109 W Section: NE 32 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Freezeout Island, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Adam Halvorson Observer(s): Adam Halvorson Amy Pedersen
Comments: Photograph available. Juvenile/immature; unknown sex; juvenal plumage.
Vote Comments:
Northern Saw-whet Owl
94-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: Range: Section: City: Baggs Distance and Direction from City: 30 miles E Descriptive Location: Battle Creek Campground Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Forrest Luke
Comments:
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 February 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Vocalization only.
Vote Comments: 182
Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-035 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 February 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Bighorn Latilong: 3 Township: 51 N Range: 95 W Section: SE 21 City: Greybull Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt
Comments: Photograph of one bird. 2 separate adult males; specimens available from Cody rehabilitator Susan Ahalt.
Vote Comments:
Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 July 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Adult. Other observations 11 March - 22 May 1995.
Vote Comments:
Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 1SLK Date: 30 March 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Lovell Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: A yard in Lovell Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt
Comments: Brought to Susan Ahalt by John Hyde; was in extremely starved condition; died on 31 March 1995.
Vote Comments: 183
Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 March 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: Melodie San Miguel Observer(s): Melodie San Miguel George San Miguel
Comments: Heard vocalizing on 11, 13, 15, 16 March; 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28 April; 2, 3, 22 May 1995.
Vote Comments:
Northern Saw-whet Owl
95-058 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9 January 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1308 Sunset Boulevard; yard in Cody Reporter: Rose Marie Julien Observer(s): Rose Marie Julien Ursula Kepler
Comments: Very tame.
Vote Comments: Observer did not eliminate other species; description was too brief.
Northern Saw-whet Owl
98-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 23 February 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Bighorn Latilong: 3 Township: 51 N Range: 95 W Section: 21 City: Greybull Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt
Comments: Photograph of bird at Ironside Bird Rescue rehabilitation center (Susan Ahalt).
Vote Comments: A photo is, indeed, worth a thousand words. 184
Northern Saw-whet Owl
98-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 25 January 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Hot Springs Latilong: 10 Township: 47 N Range: 99 W Section: 33 City: Meeteetse Distance and Direction from City: 15 mi. SE Descriptive Location: Dickie Ranch, 5 miles up LU Ranch Road Reporter: Barbara Love Observer(s): Barbara Love Nancy Hall Jennie Love Ross/Darl Rhodes
Comments: Small owl, 6-8" tall; dark bill; no ear tufts; light plumage on breast; buffy barring on breast and underside of tail; white feet; short tail.
Vote Comments: Good description. Photos confirmed sighting.
Lesser Nighthawk
91-025 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: June, July 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Warren Air Force Base Reporter: Wilson Sellner Observer(s): Wilson Sellner
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Black Swift
91-054 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 July 1981 Number Seen: 2 County: Big Horn Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Lovell Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Medicine Wheel Reporter: Deborah Finch Observer(s): Deborah Finch
Comments:
Vote Comments: 185
Black Swift
92-064 Accept/Reject: Evidence Category: Date: 8-9 August 1975 Number Seen: 10 County: Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Mirror Lake campground, Medicine Bow National Forest (10,600 feet) Reporter: John Reddall Observer(s): John Reddall
Comments: Withdrawn by observer.
Vote Comments: Withdrawn by observer.
Black Swift
93-077 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Road between Moran and Jackson Reporter: J. Neely Observer(s): J. Neely
Comments:
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Chimney Swift
05-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 June 2004 Number Seen: 3 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 35 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Guernsey, WY Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Head charcoal; neck dirty white to light gray, blending to charcoal at breast/belly; underparts blackish to charcoal; wings charcoal blending to gray toward wingtips; wingtips charcoal/black; short tail. Vote Comments: 186
Chimney Swift
94-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Between Jackson & Wilson, just N of Wilson Bridge Reporter: Bert Raynes Observer(s): Bert Raynes Mary Baker
Comments: Unknown sex.
Vote Comments: First accepted State record of this species occurrence in Wyoming.
Chimney Swift
96-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: 27 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Sheridan City Park Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed for 5 minutes flying over Sheridan Park, at a distance of 20 feet to much further.
Vote Comments: The lighter gray about the upper breast and throat eliminates Black Swift.
Vaux's Swift
93-004 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 300 feet east of Flat Creek, just southeast of Albertson's Reporter: Robert Buttery Observer(s): Robert Buttery Carolyn Wallen
Comments:
Vote Comments: 187
Vaux's Swift
94-027 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 April 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Open thermal area, Firehole River, upper Geyser Basin Reporter: Tom Hougham Observer(s): Tom Hougham
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: Lacks sufficient detail for first State record.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
95-073 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 7 & 8 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Juvenile/immature; sex unknown.
Vote Comments: For 1st State record measurements would be helpful; for female, didn't adequately distinguish from other species.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
99-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7,8,9 June 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: 9 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: ~1 mile Descriptive Location: 10340 Hazelton Trail, Casper Mountain Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna/Jim Herold Gloria Lawrence Jim Lawrence Wilmer Hines
Comments: Stockier than Broad-tailed Hummingbird; good view of ruby throat with black chin; short, forked tail.
Vote Comments: First accepted State record of this species occurrence in Wyoming. 188
Black-chinned Hummingbird
02-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14-24 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Edge of town Descriptive Location: 5077 Riverview Road near the Wind River Reporter: Bob Hargis Observer(s): Bob Hargis Suzanne Hargis
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments:
Black-chinned Hummingbird
93-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 57 N Range: 88 W Section: SE 5 City: Parkman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: X-X Ranch Reporter: Bob Peterson Observer(s): Bob Peterson Dee Luth Fred Luth
Comments: 1 male, possibly 1 female also.
Vote Comments:
Black-chinned Hummingbird
95-069 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 23 July 1995 Number Seen: 4 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: 12 N Range: 119 W Section: 18 City: Evanston Distance and Direction from City: 20 miles S Descriptive Location: Feeder at G. Saxton's house; 2 miles N of Utah Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: 1 adult male in breeding plumage; 1 adult female in breeding plumage; 2 unknowns.
Vote Comments: 189
Anna's Hummingbird
91-055 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 1 Aug - 15 1973 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins Esther McWilliams Jane Gordon
Comments:
Vote Comments: Accepted at 24 September 1994 WBRC meeting.
Allen's Hummingbird
97-029 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 August 1997 Number Seen: 10 County: Carbon Latilong: 19 Township: 26 N Range: 81 W Section: NE 28 City: Medicine Bow Distance and Direction from City: 20 miles N Descriptive Location: Braxton Ranch, north of Medicine Bow Reporter: Bob Lanka Observer(s): Bob Lanka
Comments: Throat, belly, upper side of tail, and mid-back reddish; green from mid back over the head.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Red-headed Woodpecker
02-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 101 W Section: SW 25 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: ~9 miles SW Descriptive Location: Frye Lake, Shoshone National Forest Reporter: Greg Anderson Observer(s): Greg Anderson Tamara Anderson
Comments: Entire red head; black back; white rump and secondaries; white underparts.
Vote Comments: 190
Red-headed Woodpecker
94-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May-2 1994 Number Seen: 100 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Devils Tower National Monument and vicinity Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Adult and juvenile/immature males and females; breeding and juvenal plumage.
Vote Comments:
Red-headed Woodpecker
97-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 18 N Range: 65 W Section: SENWSE City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 25 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Pat Deibert Observer(s): Pat Deibert
Comments: Woodpecker with red from neck over entire head.
Vote Comments: Good observation; noted white speculum and red head.
Red-headed Woodpecker
97-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 23 N Range: 111 W Section: 16 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: ~40 mi. N Descriptive Location: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge north boundary Reporter: Suzanne Beauchaine Observer(s): Suzanne Beauchaine Clea Rome
Comments: Woodpecker with solid red head.
Vote Comments: Good observation; multiple observers; red head and white speculum noted. 191
Acorn Woodpecker
89-102 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 July 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 12 N Range: 103 W Section: 1 City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 60 miles S Descriptive Location: Pine Mountain Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Male; alternate plumage.
Vote Comments:
Acorn Woodpecker
91-034 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 July 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Emily Bynum Observer(s): Emily Bynum Phoebe Bynum
Comments:
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Acorn Woodpecker
99-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 14 June 1975 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 15 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: ~25 miles Descriptive Location: Northeast side of Blacktail Ponds, Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Bill DeBaets Observer(s): Bill DeBaets T.T. Williams
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: 192
Red-bellied Woodpecker
03-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 24 N Range: 61 W Section: 8 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Rawhide Wildlife Habitat Management Area Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore
Comments: Male; head light gray with red forehead, crown, and nape; black bill; light gray underparts; narrow barred black and white upperparts, wing tops, and undertail coverts. Vote Comments:
Red-bellied Woodpecker
06-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21-26 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch, WGS 84 Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Larry Semo Ted Floyd Dave Leatherman
Comments: Photographs; female. Bill black, pointed; gray throat, chin, sides of head, forehead; red crown, nape; upperparts varied black/white across mantle and wings; underparts pale gray with faint black edging on undertail coverts; tail barred black/white. Vote Comments:
Red-bellied Woodpecker
92-073 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 7,9 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 193
Red-bellied Woodpecker
93-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14 January 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 20 Township: 24 N Range: 69 W Section: NESE 24 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1/2 mile north of "Mule Shoe" on Sybille Creek Reporter: Daryl Lutz Observer(s): Daryl Lutz Kimberly Lutz Jerry Bowen
Comments: Adult female.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
95-085 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lamar River picnic area Reporter: Mitch Wyss Observer(s): Mitch Wyss Peter Paul Oit
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: Not enough description; doesn't eliminate similar species.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
88-077 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 July 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Near Bear Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments: 194
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
89-083 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 21 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Casper Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Female.
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
92-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 21 June 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: 1 male, 1 female; copulating.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
93-078 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: "summer" 1993 Number Seen: 6 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles W Descriptive Location: Reporter: Scott Benton Observer(s): Scott Benton
Comments: 3 males and 3 females seen throughout the summer.
Vote Comments: 195
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
97-032 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: May 1997 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 49 N Range: 105 W Section: 18 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 36 mi. SW Descriptive Location: South Fork of the Shoshone River Reporter: Lila Siggins Observer(s): Lila Siggins
Comments: Red forecrown and chin/throat; small patch of red on back of crown; back mostly black with white mottling.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
97-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 12 April 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence Bob/Jane Dorn Stacey Scott
Comments: Red forehead and chin; white bars on black wings.
Vote Comments: Good description; experienced observers.
Red-breasted Sapsucker
93-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: May? 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Irrigation ditch immediately adjacent to Snake River Ranch Reporter: Bill Fraiser Observer(s): Bill Fraiser
Comments:
Vote Comments: 196
Red-breasted Sapsucker
97-034 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 April 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 56 N Range: 104 W Section: 35 City: Clark Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Upper Clarks Fork Canyon Reporter: Kathy Firchow Observer(s): Kathy Firchow
Comments: Head entirely red; vivid white stripe from the bill across the side of the face and under the eye, ending in a point.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
White-headed Woodpecker
92-026 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 June 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Tower Jct. Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles W Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Ron Hirschi Observer(s): Ron Hirschi
Comments:
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White-headed Woodpecker
92-071 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Snake River just above Moose Reporter: Eleanor Shihadeh Observer(s): Eleanor Shihadeh
Comments: Jackson Hole Checklist.
Vote Comments: 197
White-headed Woodpecker
94-001 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Colter Bay Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Colter Bay campground opposite lower service station Reporter: Robert Scott Observer(s): Robert Scott
Comments:
Vote Comments: Lack of sufficient detail.
Black-backed Woodpecker
07-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 June 1987 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 66 W Section: 12 NW1/4 City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Burned forest in Devils Tower National Monument Reporter: Sharon Ritter Observer(s): Sharon Ritter Tom Ryder
Comments: Heard young, saw adults bring grubs to nest. Male head black, yellow patch; whiskers black; back solid black; chest/belly white, barred sides; barring or spots on wings; tail black, white outer feathers. Calls were sharp "churp" and short rattle call. Vote Comments:
Black-backed Woodpecker
93-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 30 N Range: 101 W Section: SE 1 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: SSW Descriptive Location: Little Popo Agie Moraine near Louis Lake Reporter: Richard Scott Observer(s): Richard Scott Beverly Scott
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 198
Black-backed Woodpecker
93-109 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles NW Descriptive Location: GTNP - 1/4 mile south Beaver Creek housing on Pemble Trail Reporter: Katy Duffy Observer(s): Katy Duffy Patrick Matheny
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Black-backed Woodpecker
94-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: GTNP - 100 m south of Beaver Creek housing Reporter: Rick Wallen Observer(s): Rick Wallen
Comments: 1 adult male, 1 adult female. UTMs: 4836.7 N, 521.4 E.
Vote Comments:
Black-backed Woodpecker
96-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 July 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: 3 ? City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: 3.5 mi. N Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park, burn north of Lake Emma Matilda Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick/Janis Steenberg K. C. Roberts Katy Duffy Bobbie Roberts
Comments: Photographs. Bird observed with binoculars from 10 to 200 feet.
Vote Comments: Excellent description. 199
Northern Flicker
92-053 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23-24 1991 Number Seen: 4 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dead trees on northwest corner of Wyoming Hwy. Department property Reporter: Wilson Sellner Observer(s): Wilson Sellner
Comments: Gilded subspecies.
Vote Comments: Gilded subspecies.
Pileated Woodpecker
00-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 and 25 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Old Trail Town Reporter: Joann Holmes Observer(s): Joann Holmes Cheryl Wright Bruck Holmes
Comments: 14" to 18" tall, head was red - some white on head, dark body.
Vote Comments:
Pileated Woodpecker
06-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 2006 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 29 N Range: 100 W Section: NENENW City: Atlantic City Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 21 Vjestic Road, Atlantic City Reporter: Philippina Halstead Observer(s): Philippina Halstead
Comments: Large black bill; brilliant red crest; white/black stripes on face; dusty black back; white sides; wings black with some white spots; underparts black; tail black, fairly long; legs black; long toes; crow size. Vote Comments: 200
Pileated Woodpecker
92-081 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park, Spring Creek (which is near Scaup Lake) Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Cara Chamberlain
Comments: Also seen by Cara Chamberlain's husband and son.
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Pileated Woodpecker
95-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 July 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Bondurant Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: Cliff Creek Road Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold
Comments:
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
89-066 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 9 July 1975 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 11 miles W Descriptive Location: Matheson Creek Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott Norman Brown
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 201
Least Flycatcher
93-096 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9 June 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Gardiner Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: YNP - in Wyoming Reporter: Ann Hines Observer(s): Ann Hines Wilmer Hines
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Least Flycatcher
94-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 25 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Taggart Lake Trail, right fork, hillside woodland Reporter: Gary O. Rankin Observer(s): Gary O. Rankin Wendell Argabrite
Comments: Unknown age and sex.
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Hammond's Flycatcher
02-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 June 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 4 Township: 47 N Range: 87 W Section: 23 City: Tensleep Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles E Descriptive Location: Tensleep Preserve Reporter: Grace Nutting Observer(s): Grace Nutting
Comments: Distinct "pift"; erect posture; small tail.
Vote Comments: 202
Hammond's Flycatcher
89-054 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 June 1989 Number Seen: 2 County: Lincoln Latilong: 8 Township: 36 N Range: 117 W Section: City: Alpine Distance and Direction from City: 10 mi. SE Descriptive Location: Gray's River Road Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments:
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Hammond's Flycatcher
91-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 August 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Moose Reporter: Robert Buttery Observer(s): Robert Buttery
Comments:
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Hammond's Flycatcher
91-032 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 June, 4 1991 Number Seen: 4 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Will Risser Observer(s): Will Risser Jan Risser
Comments:
Vote Comments: No vote; rejected by expert Jon Dunn. 203
Hammond's Flycatcher
92-027 Accept/Reject: A Date: 28 May 0 County: Park Township: City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Observer(s): Evidence Category: 3 Number Seen: 1 Latilong: 1 Range: Section: Distance and Direction from City: Beaver Ponds Trail Bill Schreier Bill Schreier
Comments:
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Hammond's Flycatcher
93-095 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC picnic area on E side of the Green River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Post-nuptial or post-juvenal plumage.
Vote Comments:
Hammond's Flycatcher
93-098 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: June/July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Jackson Hole Reporter: Darwin Wile Observer(s): Darwin Wile
Comments: More than 1 observation; observations from Jackson Hole Checklists.
Vote Comments: Katy Duffy deferred her vote. 204
Hammond's Flycatcher
95-054 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 June, 5 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 39 N Range: 116 W Section: 36 City: Hoback Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: approx 2 mi up trail along Palmer Creek Reporter: Paul Dickson Observer(s): Paul Dickson Darwin Wile
Comments: Nesting report.
Vote Comments:
Hammond's Flycatcher
97-035 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: 27 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Thorne Rider Park Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward
Comments: Flycatcher outline; lower mandible pale pinkish-yellow at base, darkening toward tip; tail only slightly notched.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Gray Flycatcher
04-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 July 2004 Number Seen: 2 County: Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Boulder Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Muddy Speedway, off County Road 113 Reporter: Alison King Observer(s): Alison King
Comments: Photograph available. Adults; eyering; long bill; pale gray-green upperparts; lighter pale gray underparts; two pale wing bars; flicks tail when perched.
Vote Comments: Details are too sketchy without a photograph to back up the description. 205
Gray Flycatcher
98-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2TLK Date: 10 June 1998 Number Seen: 5 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 47 N Range: 87 W Section: ? City: Tensleep Distance and Direction from City: ~5 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Juniper woodland between Tensleep and TNC Reporter: Eric Stone Observer(s): Eric Stone
Comments: Audio recordings and sonograms are available. Similar to other Empidonax flycatchers but lighter and more gray.
Vote Comments: Recirculation: need expert to verify recordings. Accepted based on Gray Flycatcher recording at same location.
Gray Flycatcher
98-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2TLK Date: 27 June 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Tensleep Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hwy. 426, 1/4 mile from gravel quarry Reporter: Bob Righter Observer(s): Bob Righter
Comments: Bird was singing and song was recorded on tape.
Vote Comments: Accepted from recorded song on tape.
Eastern Phoebe
88-078 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 June 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 58 N Range: 88 W Section: 31 City: Dayton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Kerns Wildlife Habitat Management Area Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly
Comments:
Vote Comments: 206
Eastern Phoebe
89-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 June 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Hot Springs Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Thermopolis Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wind River Canyon Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Terri Fitton
Comments: Male.
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Eastern Phoebe
89-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Beulah Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Creek Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Jim Herold
Comments:
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Eastern Phoebe
89-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10-12 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Oliver Scott Bob Flier
Comments:
Vote Comments: 207
Eastern Phoebe
92-068 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 June 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 0 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Chris Michelson Jim Gaither
Comments:
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Vermilion Flycatcher
88-079 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 5 July 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 43 N Range: 116 W Section: 14 City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bradley-Taggart area Reporter: Shaun MacDonald Observer(s): Shaun MacDonald Bert Raynes R.T. Hawke Bob Wood
Comments: Photograph. Adult male.
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Vermilion Flycatcher
93-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 22 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2 mi down river from Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Forrest Luke Janis Steenberg Josephine Larson
Comments:
Vote Comments: 208
Vermilion Flycatcher
95-011 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: N. end of 5th West Street, at base of Castle Rock Reporter: Barbara Tucker Observer(s): Barbara Tucker Ben Tucker
Comments: Photographs. Male; bird at feeder with sparrows.
Vote Comments: Need written detail; identification cannot be determined from the photographs.
Vermilion Flycatcher
95-068 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: N of the Green River golf course Reporter: Pamela Spivack Observer(s): Pamela Spivack
Comments: Male.
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
05-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 June 2003 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 98 W Section: 33 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: ~16 miles SE Descriptive Location: Twin Creek area Reporter: Bob Hargis Observer(s): Bob Hargis Jessica Roberts Tom Axthelm
Comments: Bill dark with small barb at tip; head gray; lighter gray on breast to mid-belly; gray neck; pale, creamy yellow belly; white edges on primaries; white wing bars; rusty red outer primary patches; gray tail; rusty central rectrices; black legs and feet. Vote Comments: 209
Ash-throated Flycatcher
91-006 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 August 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet area Reporter: Robert Miller Observer(s): Robert Miller Jean Miller Esther McWilliams
Comments:
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
93-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park - Mormon Row Reporter: Richard Wright Observer(s): Richard Wright
Comments:
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
93-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 July 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bert Raynes Observer(s): Bert Raynes Darwin Wile
Comments:
Vote Comments: 210
Ash-throated Flycatcher
94-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 July 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 56 N Range: 86 W Section: NE 14 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Wolf Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jean Miller J. Robert Miller Scott Findholt
Comments:
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
97-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 29 June 1997 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: NW 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles SE Descriptive Location: East side of Little Firehole Road, 5.4 miles S of junction 191 Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Long streamlined body; head proportionately large; brownish-gray crown; fairly long tail.
Vote Comments: Upgraded status to confirmed breeding in latilong block.
Great-crested Flycatcher
88-080 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 October 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 11 Township: 38 N Range: 90 W Section: 7 City: Lysite Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lysite Reporter: John Emmerich Observer(s): John Emmerich
Comments:
Vote Comments: 211
Great-crested Flycatcher
88-081 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Casper Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 104 Riverside Terrace Reporter: Lois Layton Observer(s): Lois Layton
Comments:
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Great-crested Flycatcher
95-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 8 June 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 61 W Section: SESESE City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna/Jim Herold Wilmer/An Hines Jim/Gloria Lawrence Bobbi/K.C. Roberts
Comments: Adult male.
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Great-crested Flycatcher
98-026 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: 9 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Eagle Ridge Ranch, 10750 Bessemer Bend Road Reporter: Stacey Scott Observer(s): Stacey Scott
Comments: Large flycatcher, larger than Bullock's Oriole; yellow belly, from under tail almost to throat; tail and wings rufous.
Vote Comments: OK description; resubmit with additional information. 212
Cassin's Kingbird
00-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Medicine Bow Distance and Direction from City: ~1.5 miles SW Descriptive Location: East of East Allen Lake Reporter: Herb Haley Observer(s): Herb Haley
Comments: Reported in Wyoming Bird Checklist.
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Cassin's Kingbird
93-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Seely Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Seeley BBS route along the Little Missouri River Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Jennifer Adams Mary Yemington Scott Weins
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Cassin's Kingbird
93-079 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 11 Township: 38 N Range: 91 W Section: SW 8 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: J'Amy Allen Observer(s): J'Amy Allen
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 213
Cassin's Kingbird
94-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Garden Creek Park, east side of creek between 23rd and 25th Streets Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Unknown age and sex.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
04-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 August 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: 5-7 miles north of Slough Creek Trailhead, Yellowstone Reporter: Ted Kenefick Observer(s): Ted Kenefick Polly Kenefick Kristin Kenefick Andrew Kenefick
Comments: Adult male. Pearl gray head, nape, mantle; dark wings; gray upperparts; gray-white breast; salmon pink lower breast and flanks; long black and white tail.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
88-082 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16,17 June 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 13 Township: 40 N Range: 70 W Section: 6 City: Wright Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Antelope Coal Mine Reporter: Bill Oelklaus Observer(s): Bill Oelklaus Tierney Parrish
Comments:
Vote Comments: 214
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
88-083 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Doug Inkley Observer(s): Doug Inkley Craig Patterson Keith Duckholm Dave Mozurkowich
Comments: It appears that only part of the form is present, so some information is missing.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
89-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1,13,15 July 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Zero Road Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna/Jim Herold Gloria Lawrence Lucy Rognstad K.C. Roberts
Comments: Adult.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
91-029 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Larry Heycock Observer(s): Larry Heycock
Comments:
Vote Comments: 215
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
91-035 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 16 Township: 30 N Range: 105 W Section: SESE 6 City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Daryl Lutz Observer(s): Daryl Lutz Kimberly Lutz
Comments: Male.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
92-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 June 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park, Slough Creek Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Dick Fullett
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
92-065 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: High Plains Grassland Research Station Reporter: Robert Dorn Observer(s): Robert Dorn Jane Dorn Virginia Wheeler
Comments:
Vote Comments: 216
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
93-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
95-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: 52 N Range: 116 W Section: City: Old Faithful Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: pond across from general store at Old Faithful Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Roy Wohl Tracy Wohl
Comments: Adult male.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
98-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 65 W Section: 7 City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Grayrocks Reservoir, south side of boat ramp and camping area Reporter: Neal Romine Observer(s): Neal Romine Diana Romine
Comments: Gray head and upperparts; black wings; gray underparts with a light orange wash; 2 long, black and white tail feathers.
Vote Comments: Spare but OK description. Experienced observers. 217
White-eyed Vireo
04-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 17 May 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Jamey Eddy Observer(s): Jamey Eddy
Comments: Adult, breeding plumage; bright yellow "spectacles" in front of eyes; unique white iris; two prominent, white wing bars.
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White-eyed Vireo
89-084 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: The Piggery Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold
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White-eyed Vireo
94-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 16 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 27 Township: 21 N Range: 71 W Section: NWNW City: Albany Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dirt road toward Johnson Creek Reservoir Reporter: David Young Observer(s): David Young
Comments:
Vote Comments: First accepted documentation in Wyoming. 218
Bell's Vireo
88-105 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 & 30 1979 Number Seen: 4 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 44 N Range: 86 W Section: 4 City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Canyon Creek Reporter: Esther Marple Observer(s): Esther Marple
Comments: Male, female, 2 young.
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Bell's Vireo
89-028 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 April, 5 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Crow Creek, Cheyenne Reporter: Roland Person Observer(s): Roland Person Dorothy Person
Comments:
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Bell's Vireo
89-093 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: William Hayes Observer(s): William Hayes
Comments: "Interior" variety.
Vote Comments: 219
Bell's Vireo
91-033 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 July 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Willow Flats turnout Reporter: Richard Bready Observer(s): Richard Bready Karin Rosenberg
Comments:
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Bell's Vireo
95-055 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 13 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: NW 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Jim Gaither
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Didn't eliminate Gray Flycatcher and other species, Hutton's Vireo, and worn plumage Solitary Vireo.
Gray Vireo
06-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 29 May 2006 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: NW 34 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: Little Firehole Road, off Hwy. 191, 5.8 miles south of start Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald
Comments: Photographs; male and female. Heavy bill, slight hook; gray head, lores, neck, and upperparts; white eyering; upperparts, tail, and wings with brown tones; white throat; 1 slight wingbar; dark gray legs and feet. Vote Comments: First documented record of this species' occurrence in Wyoming. 220
Gray Vireo
07-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 16-19 June 2005 Number Seen: County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Powder Rim in southwest WY just north of Moffat County, Reporter: Coen Dexter Observer(s): Coen Dexter Brenda Wright
Comments: Solid gray; weak wing-bars; eyering circular, no white spectacles; bill vireo-like, no light colored lower mandible like the flycatchers; song faster than Plumbeous Vireo and no blurry notes; song and tail movement differed from Gray Flycatcher. Vote Comments:
Gray Vireo
88-101 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 26 & 27 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: 13 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 9 miles SE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments: Accepted by Jack Reddall (H. Kingery's expert); rejected by Gary Rosenberg (WBRC's expert).
Gray Vireo
89-032 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 22 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 25 Township: 21 N Range: 87 W Section: City: Rawlins Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Rawlins City Park Reporter: Paul Springer Observer(s): Paul Springer
Comments:
Vote Comments: 221
Gray Vireo
89-065 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 June 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Firehole Road area Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
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Gray Vireo
90-014 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1526 Alger Ave. Reporter: Chuck Neal Observer(s): Chuck Neal Kate Neal
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Yellow-throated Vireo
03-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27-28 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: 30 City: LaBarge Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: South of campground below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Vicki Herren Bob Luce Suzanne Halvorsen
Comments: Adult male, breeding plumage; bill black, hooked, yellow eyering, lores, throat, breast, up belly; yellow-green crown, nape, head sides, up back; black wings with wing bars. Vote Comments: 222
Yellow-throated Vireo
89-069 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 June 1958 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles W Descriptive Location: Coates Road Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott Freddy Coates
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Yellow-throated Vireo
92-083 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 July 1989 Number Seen: 4 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: On lawn and adjacent trees Reporter: Marilyn Jensen Observer(s): Marilyn Jensen
Comments: 1 male, 1 female, 2 immatures. Missing back of form.
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Yellow-throated Vireo
96-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 54 N Range: 85 W Section: 31 City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles S Descriptive Location: Grounds of Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum Reporter: L. Scott Johnson Observer(s): L. Scott Johnson
Comments: Observed with binoculars from 8 meters for about 8 minutes.
Vote Comments: The song, as described, with the physical description, eliminates Pine Warbler and all other species. 223
Yellow-throated Vireo
99-021 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 June 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: 57 N Range: 112 W Section: City: Silver Gate, MT Distance and Direction from City: ~30 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Tower Falls Trail, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Vince LaPolla Observer(s): Vince LaPolla
Comments: Yellow throat and eyering (eye glass shape); greenish-gray back, crown, and nape.
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Cassin's Vireo
03-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: FMC Park in Green River, WY Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult; black bill; white spectacles; gray head, crown, legs; olive-gray nape, back; white-gray throat; dark wings with wing bars and green-yellow edge; short, dark tail. Vote Comments: First documented record of this species' occurrence in Wyoming.
Cassin's Vireo
04-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 12 July 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Teton Science School bird banding station Reporter: Chase Mendenhall Observer(s): Chase Mendenhall Megan McLean Austin Seay
Comments: Photograph available. Gray-olive crown, nape, and face; dull olive upperparts, underparts, and wing edging; outer rectrices with indistinct whitish edge; blue-gray legs. Vote Comments: 224
Cassin's Vireo
07-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 5 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SE Descriptive Location: 5 miles southeast of Dubois, WY just off Hwy. 287 Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer
Comments: Photographs. Bill black, hooked; head gray; olive streaks on neck; white spectacles; dark lores; white chin; nape olive-gray; upperparts olive, black streaks; belly, wingbars whitish; sides olive-dull yellow; wings, tail black, olive edges; legs grayish. Vote Comments:
Blue-headed Vireo
00-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: SW 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: FMC Park, south of Green River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Janis Steenberg
Comments: Black eye, legs, bill; blue-gray head, white spectacles; olive-green base of neck, back; white chin, throat, midbreast, belly, undertail coverts; yellow wash w/subtle streaking on sides of breast, belly, flanks; wings dark; 2 wingbars; tail black/dark gray. Vote Comments: First documented record of this species' occurrence in Wyoming.
Hutton's Vireo
92-048 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 July 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Teton Village Distance and Direction from City: 0.1-0.3mi. Descriptive Location: Reporter: Carol de Waard Observer(s): Carol de Waard
Comments:
Vote Comments: 225
Philadelphia Vireo
06-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch, WGS 84 Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Greg Johnson Chris Michelson
Comments: Bill short, stout, gray, slight hook; crown blue-gray; white supercilium; dark gray eye stripe; pale gray cheeks; white chin; yellow throat and upperbreast; grayish-green upperparts; whitish belly; yellowish undertail coverts; gray wings and tail. Vote Comments:
Philadelphia Vireo
88-102 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Garden Creek Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Male.
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Philadelphia Vireo
88-103 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9 1981 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cook Lake Road Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments:
Vote Comments: 226
Philadelphia Vireo
88-104 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 30 June 1979 Number Seen: 5 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 44 N Range: 86 W Section: 4 City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Canyon Creek Reporter: Esther Marple Observer(s): Esther Marple
Comments: Male.
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Philadelphia Vireo
89-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Crow Creek, Cheyenne Reporter: Roland Person Observer(s): Roland Person
Comments:
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Philadelphia Vireo
91-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
Vote Comments: 227
Philadelphia Vireo
92-076 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Crossroads Park Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence Jim Lawrence
Comments: Immature bird.
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Western Scrub-Jay
04-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 October 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 27 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: ~1/2 mile north of Hwy. 26, dirt road west of North Platte Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Adult male. Bill large, thin, straight, gray-black; blue crown, nape, wings, and tail; blue-gray upperparts; gray-white underparts; gray-black legs and feet.
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Western Scrub-Jay
07-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 November 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Backyard in Saratoga, WY Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: 228
Western Scrub-Jay
95-075 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 23 mi. W Descriptive Location: 5 miles north of CO border and 3 miles west of Harriman Road Reporter: Harry Whitman Observer(s): Harry Whitman Virginia Whitman
Comments: Age and sex unknown; 1 observed on two separate dates: 13 September 1993 and 26 September 1994.
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Purple Martin
04-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 21 July 2004 Number Seen: 4 County: Latilong: 25 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Rich Levad
Comments: Photographs. Short, dark bill; males: purplish-blue head, neck, upperparts, and underparts; blackish wings and tail; female: grayish with grayish-brown wings.
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Purple Martin
88-084 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 May 1980 Number Seen: 4 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Worland Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Esther Marple Observer(s): Esther Marple Warren Fransco
Comments:
Vote Comments: 229
Purple Martin
91-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7 August 1978 Number Seen: 3 County: Washakie Latilong: 11 Township: Range: Section: City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: 7 mi. SSE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Also 1 male, 1 female seen at Worland (Latilong 4).
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Purple Martin
95-039 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 82 N Range: 53 W Section: 8 City: Kearny Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: At the head of Senff Draw Reporter: Harriet Corbett Observer(s): Harriet Corbett
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments: Shape of tail incorrect; detail insufficient.
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
94-002 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 1994 Number Seen: 3 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 19 N Range: 78 W Section: SENE 7 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Eastern side of Foote Creek Rim Reporter: Diane Thomas Observer(s): Diane Thomas Linda Kerley
Comments:
Vote Comments: Better documentation needed for first state record; non-migratory species. 230
Boreal Chickadee
88-085 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 June 1977 Number Seen: 1 County: Bighorn Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Shell Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles E Descriptive Location: Reporter: Greg Gillson Observer(s): Greg Gillson
Comments:
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Bushtit
94-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 2 January 1994 Number Seen: 9 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Bates Creek on the Garret Ranch Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments:
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Carolina Wren
89-067 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 8 May 1977 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 11 miles W Descriptive Location: Matheson Creek Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott Norman Brown
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 231
Carolina Wren
93-002 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 2 November 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Residential yard Reporter: Jim Covert Observer(s): Jim Covert
Comments:
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Winter Wren
07-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16-18 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 841 Christy Drive Riverton, WY Reporter: Richard Scott Observer(s): Richard Scott Beverly Scott
Comments: Bill slender, slight down curve, dark; head darker on crown, lighter eye stripe; neck, breast buffy; uppers dark brown, faint barring; belly barred; wings dark brown, dark barring, light bars on primaries; tail very short, erect; legs medium dark. Vote Comments:
Winter Wren
88-086 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 February 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 7D Ranch, Sunlight Basin Reporter: Frank Donahue Observer(s): Frank Donahue
Comments:
Vote Comments: 232
Winter Wren
88-087 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 June 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 32 N Range: 117 W Section: 19 City: Afton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Swift Creek Reporter: Craig Kesselheim Observer(s): Craig Kesselheim
Comments:
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Winter Wren
88-088 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 June 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 116 W Section: 17 City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Moran Canyon Reporter: Scott Findholt Observer(s): Scott Findholt
Comments: Heard only.
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Winter Wren
89-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 January 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 47 N Range: 88 W Section: City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ten Sleep Fish Hatchery Reporter: Dan Svingen Observer(s): Dan Svingen
Comments: Western form.
Vote Comments: 233
Winter Wren
89-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 1988 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 42 N Range: 107 W Section: 32 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Warm Spring Creek Reporter: C. Lynn Kinter Observer(s): C. Lynn Kinter Tory Taylor Meredith Taylor Steve Rose
Comments:
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Winter Wren
92-086 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 October 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles NW Descriptive Location: South Fork of Beaver Creek, 1 mile south of main fork Reporter: Katy Duffy Observer(s): Katy Duffy
Comments:
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Winter Wren
95-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18,19 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: 58 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Mammoth Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: thermal runoff - Lower Mammoth Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Mark Donahue
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 234
Winter Wren
97-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 54 N Range: 64 W Section: NWNW City: Hulett Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles E Descriptive Location: Red Canyon, Hulett WY, 7.5’ quad Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel Melodie San Miguel
Comments: Bill short, pointed, thin; short, stubby tail held erect.
Vote Comments: Good description; experienced observer.
Winter Wren
98-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 1998 Number Seen: 5 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 7 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Residence in Story Reporter: Loy Wheeler Observer(s): Loy Wheeler Marcia Thomson Charles Thomson
Comments: Smaller than other wrens; brown color; light breast; short tail that stood straight up.
Vote Comments: It behaved like a Winter Wren.
Winter Wren
98-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 8 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: 1 mile E Descriptive Location: East of Story Reporter: Bob South Observer(s): Bob South Mary South
Comments: Small, brown, chunky bird; sharp, pointed bill; upperparts brown;, underparts orange-buff; wings barred; tail erect.
Vote Comments: Good description. 235
Winter Wren
98-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 117 W Section: 10 City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: 2.8 mi. N Descriptive Location: 2.8 miles north of Wilson, 0.5 miles west of Fish Creek Reporter: Debra Patla Observer(s): Debra Patla
Comments: Bill pointed, narrow; body round, stubby; upperparts dark; tail short, pointed, sticking almost straight up.
Vote Comments: Good description of behavior.
Sedge Wren
88-089 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 1 June 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sherman Mountains Reporter: Deborah Finch Observer(s): Deborah Finch
Comments:
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Sedge Wren
91-019 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Beulah Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles S Descriptive Location: Sand Creek Reporter: Mary Yemington Observer(s): Mary Yemington Jennifer Adams
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Vote Comments: 236
Sedge Wren
91-058 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 October 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 3 Township: Range: Section: City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Shoshone River Reporter: Bill Roney Observer(s): Bill Roney
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Sedge Wren
95-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 16,17 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 18 Township: Range: Section: City: Three Forks Distance and Direction from City: 7 mi. NW Descriptive Location: along Willow Creek Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward
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Eastern Bluebird
04-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 27 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: ~3/4 mi north of Hwy 26 bridge, just south of BNSFRR Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Adult female. Bill short, straight, black; blue-gray crown, upperparts, and wings; orange breast and throat stripe; light orange flanks; white throat and belly; blue tail. Vote Comments: 237
Eastern Bluebird
07-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: mid-June 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Put-Put trail above Cache Creek, approximately 1 mile E of parking lot, Bridger-Teton National Forest Reporter: John Good Observer(s): John Good Edna Good
Comments: Head blue; neck orange; upperparts blue; belly white; wings blue; tail blue.
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Eastern Bluebird
92-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bunning Park in Rock Springs Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson
Comments: Adult female; breeding plumage.
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Eastern Bluebird
95-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: June 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 78 W Section: 2 City: Evansville Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: EKW State Park Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Wilmer Hines Gloria Lawrence Ann Hines
Comments: Photographs available. Adults.
Vote Comments: Photo is available from observer. 238
Eastern Bluebird
95-070 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May-23 1995 Number Seen: 7 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: 1 adult male in breeding plumage; 1 adult female in breeding plumage; 5 immatures in juvenal plumage (fledged on 3 July 1995).
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Eastern Bluebird
96-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 54 N Range: 84 W Section: NE 29 City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bradford Brinton Museum grounds S of Big Horn Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Scott Johnson Jean Daly
Comments: Observed with 7x35 binoculars and 30x Celestron T65C spotting scope at 100 feet.
Vote Comments: Rust collar and rust breast with white throat patch eliminates Western Bluebird and Mountain Bluebird.
Eastern Bluebird
96-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 1987 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 58 N Range: 84 W Section: SWSW City: Acme Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles N? Descriptive Location: Ash Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed with Leitz 10x40 binoculars.
Vote Comments: Brick red breast, blue head, wings, upperparts, and white chin eliminates Western Bluebird. 239
Western Bluebird
92-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Tim Manns Observer(s): Tim Manns Brenda Cunningham
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Western Bluebird
93-046 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 3 April 1993 Number Seen: 6 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Jackson Hole area Reporter: Rick Taylor Observer(s): Rick Taylor Susan Taylor
Comments: Other observations on 4 and 5 April 1993.
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Western Bluebird
99-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 April 1998 Number Seen: 2 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: 42 N Range: 60 W Section: NW 4 City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: ~15 miles Descriptive Location: Carr Canyon Reporter: Steve Cooley Observer(s): Steve Cooley Beau Patterson
Comments: Small bluebird; short, dark bill; chestnut breast; underparts grayish to off-white.
Vote Comments: 240
Western Bluebird
99-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22-25 May 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 41 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 519 Cliff Drive, Dubois Reporter: Larry Lewis Observer(s): Larry Lewis Cindy Lewis
Comments: Thin, dark bill; gray head; rusty breast; bluish wings. Observed over several days.
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Gray-cheeked Thrush
91-022 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 May 1987 Number Seen: 2 County: Converse Latilong: 13 Township: 41 N Range: 70 W Section: SW 31 City: Wright Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bill Oelklaus Observer(s): Bill Oelklaus
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Gray-cheeked Thrush
91-057 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 0 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments:
Vote Comments: 241
Gray-cheeked Thrush
93-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: High Plains Grassland Research Station Reporter: Bill Schreier Observer(s): Bill Schreier
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Wood Thrush
02-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 110 W Section: 17 City: Granger Distance and Direction from City: ~6 miles SE Descriptive Location: Little America, west of Green River Reporter: Rich Hoyer Observer(s): Rich Hoyer
Comments: Medium size; bushy hind-crown, almost in crest; crown and nape brighter rusty brown; back a brighter rusty brown than tail; short tail.
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Wood Thrush
04-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 3 October 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Backyard outside of Casper Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Chris Michelson Gloria Lawrence Anne Hines
Comments: Photographs. Reddish head; white eyering; streak behind and below eye; reddish-brown upperparts, wings, and tail; bright white underparts with dark spots. Vote Comments: 242
Wood Thrush
06-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7-8 October 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Mark Peterson
Comments: Medium length bill; bright rusty crown, hind neck, upperparts, tail; mottled black and white cheek; bold white eyering; white underparts with large black spots from throat to belly/flanks; white belly and undertail coverts; pinkish legs and feet. Vote Comments:
Wood Thrush
88-091 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 June 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 8 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Story Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
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Wood Thrush
88-092 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 October 1981 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 16 miles W Descriptive Location: Narrows of North Platte River Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): Jim/Verna Herold Oliver Scott Bud Stratten Bob/Mary South
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 243
Wood Thrush
94-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14,15 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lions Park Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult; unknown sex.
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Wood Thrush
97-038 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 11 May 1996 Number Seen: 2 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 23 N Range: 60 W Section: NENW 10 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 10 mi. SE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert
Comments: Robin-sized brown bird; spotted breast; long, complex song.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Eyebrowed Thrush
99-020 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 October 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2500 block of Newton Avenue, Cody Reporter: Susan Ahalt Observer(s): Susan Ahalt
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments: Plumage color of juvenile American Robins vary. Kaufman (2000) - this species is "like a washed-out American Robin". 244
Varied Thrush
02-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 October 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 48 N Range: 109 W Section: 27 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bridger-Teton National Forest Thorofare Area Reporter: Cynthia Wolf Observer(s): Cynthia Wolf
Comments: Head and neck orange/black, with black neck stripes.
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Varied Thrush
05-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 April 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 16 Township: 33 N Range: 109 W Section: 4 City: Pinedale Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Boyd Skinner Park Reporter: Bernard Holz Observer(s): Bernard Holz
Comments: Light, slightly downturned bill; dark crown, eyestripe, eye; orange chin, throat, breast; dark stripes on throat and breast; dark upperparts; orange breast; buffy belly; wingbars; dark tail; light legs. Vote Comments:
Varied Thrush
88-093 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 15 Township: 30 N Range: 111 W Section: 31 City: Big Piney Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Piney Reporter: Mary Rowland Observer(s): Mary Rowland Bruce Johnson
Comments:
Vote Comments: 245
Varied Thrush
88-094 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 July 1983 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 48 N Range: 116 W Section: 27 City: Moran Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Owl Creek Canyon Reporter: Jerry Freilich Observer(s): Jerry Freilich Helen Roland
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Varied Thrush
88-095 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 April 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 86 W Section: 3 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Eaton's Ranch Reporter: Esther McWilliams Observer(s): Esther McWilliams
Comments: Male.
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Varied Thrush
88-096 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 March 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Piney Road Reporter: Warren Gilbert Observer(s): Warren Gilbert
Comments:
Vote Comments: 246
Varied Thrush
88-097 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 1981 Number Seen: 6 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 52 N Range: 63 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Warren Peak Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Gene Adams
Comments: 2 males, 1 female, 3 juveniles.
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Varied Thrush
89-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 51 N Range: 105 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Green Creek Reporter: T.B. Odasz Observer(s): T.B. Odasz
Comments:
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Varied Thrush
89-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 5 November 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lander Reporter: Tim Stephens Observer(s): Tim Stephens Sharon Ritter Burl Wood
Comments: Photograph. Male; broken wing; bird taken to Casper.
Vote Comments: 247
Varied Thrush
89-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 November 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 109 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pahaska Tepee Reporter: Katherine Flora Observer(s): Kathernie Flora Mimi McMillen Dixie Lake
Comments: Adult male.
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Varied Thrush
91-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 & 15 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Parkman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: West Pass Creek Reporter: Dorothy Luth Observer(s): Dorothy Luth Fred Luth
Comments:
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Varied Thrush
92-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lions Park in Cheyenne Reporter: Edna Hudson Observer(s): Edna Hudson
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments: 248
Varied Thrush
92-058 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Campground below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson
Comments: Adult female; breeding plumage.
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Varied Thrush
92-082 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park, woods between Castle Runoff and Morning Glory Trail Reporter: Tom Honghaun Observer(s): Tom Honghaun
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Varied Thrush
93-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 February 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Backyard of 509 Hunt Avenue Reporter: Bruce Scigliano Observer(s): Bruce Scigliano
Comments:
Vote Comments: 249
Varied Thrush
93-100 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 26 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 84 W Section: SE 12 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: N Piney Road at home of Kathleen & Warren Gilbert Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Warren Gilbert Kathleen Gilbert
Comments: Male.
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Varied Thrush
95-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 March 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: East A and Finway Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Frank Layton Gloria Lawrence Lois Layton
Comments: Photographs available. Adult male.
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Siberian Blue Robin
00-013 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 June 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 3 N Range: 3 E Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: ~18 miles N Descriptive Location: Missouri Valley Rd., E of Ocean Lake Reporter: Donnabelle Leonhardt Observer(s): Donnabelle Leonhardt Delores Denke Wanda Major
Comments: Drawings included.
Vote Comments: Due to the uniqueness and rarity of this sighting, would need a photograph to accept it. 250
Wrentit
90-020 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23,24 June 1990 Number Seen: 2 County: Big Horn Latilong: 3 Township: 56 N Range: 94 W Section: City: Lovell Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Horn River Reporter: Porter Dalton Observer(s): Porter Dalton
Comments: Male.
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Bendire's Thrasher
92-029 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 4 July 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Centennial Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Laramie River Reporter: David Rogers Observer(s): David Rogers Martha Rogers
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Summer Tanager
88-131 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 13 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: 14 N Range: 83 W Section: 5 City: Encampment Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles E Descriptive Location: Reporter: Wendy Haas Observer(s): Wendy Haas
Comments: Photographs. Male; captured, photographed, and released.
Vote Comments: 251
Summer Tanager
91-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Mountain View Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Paul Wilkinson Josephine Larson Marie Adams
Comments: Other observer is Len Wilkinson.
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Summer Tanager
94-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Crow Creek Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult male.
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Scarlet Tanager
00-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 October 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 26 North Ridge Drive Reporter: B. Joyce Cicco Observer(s): B. Joyce Cicco Susan Ahalt
Comments: Bird caught by dog. Observer was able to handle the bird and make clear observation.
Vote Comments: 252
Scarlet Tanager
07-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9 October 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Backyard in Saratoga, WY Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph. Wings black with no bars.
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Scarlet Tanager
07-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: ? June Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saratoga Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1104 Club Court, Saratoga, WY Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
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Scarlet Tanager
89-081 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cheyenne Reporter: John Perfitt Observer(s): John Perfitt Catherine Perfitt
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 253
Scarlet Tanager
90-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 26 April 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles E Descriptive Location: Reporter: Eugene Linn Observer(s): Eugene Linn
Comments: Male.
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Scarlet Tanager
94-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lions Park Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: First accepted documentation of this species in Wyoming.
Sprague's Pipit
88-098 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 & 26 1982 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Torrey Rim Reporter: Donna Leeds Observer(s): Donna Leeds Susan Edwards Dolores White
Comments:
Vote Comments: 254
Sprague's Pipit
88-099 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7 May 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Moore's Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
Vote Comments: * = a member did not vote.
Sprague's Pipit
88-100 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 0 Number Seen: 10 County: Sheridan Latilong: 0 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Billy Creek access road Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments: 10 to 15 birds. No date on observation.
Vote Comments:
Sprague's Pipit
94-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 27 1994 Number Seen: 6 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: 27 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 255
Phainopepla
92-030 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Jayne Uerling Observer(s): Jayne Uerling
Comments:
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Blue-winged Warbler
94-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 16 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: 2.6 miles north of the south entrance of Wagon Box Road Reporter: Ron Smith Observer(s): Ron Smith Patricia Smith Robert Smith Austin Smith
Comments: Adult male (probably); breeding plumage.
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Blue-winged Warbler
95-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 28 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Josephine Larson Observer(s): Josephine Larson Sue Seppie
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 256
Blue-winged Warbler
95-044 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 12 October 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 101 W Section: City: Milford Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: John Barber's yard, Upper North Fork Road Reporter: John Barber Observer(s): John Barber
Comments: Photographs. Adult male.
Vote Comments: Photos are inconclusive and no other description was provided.
Golden-winged Warbler
05-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 June 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Hulett Distance and Direction from City: NAD27 Z13T Descriptive Location: Forest Road 860, 1.25 mi north of gate to a blue gate Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Michael Retter
Comments: Thin, dark bill; bright gold forehead, upper crown; black eye patch; white supercilium, malar stripe; black throat; gray head, upperparts; white underparts; gray sides, wings; gold greater and median coverts; tail gray, white patches on outer feathers. Vote Comments:
Golden-winged Warbler
05-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 June 2005 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 115 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Cache Creek Reporter: John Good Observer(s): John Good Edna Good
Comments: Bright yellow forehead; bold black auriculars between 2 white stripes; black throat; gray back; gray underparts; bright yellow wing patches; gray tail.
Vote Comments: 257
Golden-winged Warbler
06-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1, WGS 84 Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner 12Cheyenn Auduboners
Comments: Bill short, thin, black; golden-yellow forehead, crown, wing patch; black eyestripe, white stripes above and below; black chin, throat; light gray neck, upperparts, underparts; wings grayish with greenish wash; white patches on outer tail feathers. Vote Comments:
Golden-winged Warbler
88-106 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Audubon Park Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Oliver Scott
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Golden-winged Warbler
88-107 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 May 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 32 N Range: 101 W Section: 24 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sinks Canyon Reporter: Scott Findholt Observer(s): Scott Findholt
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 258
Golden-winged Warbler
92-069 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 August 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Park Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Golden-winged Warbler
93-054 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Robert Dorn Observer(s): Robert Dorn Jane Dorn
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Golden-winged Warbler
98-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: McManus Park, Lander Reporter: Eva Crane Observer(s): Eva Crane
Comments: Yellow patch on forehead; black cheek patch, white stripes above and below the patch; yellow on side; completely white belly.
Vote Comments: Description is adequate. 259
Golden-winged Warbler
99-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: SW 30 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap, S of campground at Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Cliff Boevers Beverly Boevers Janis Steenberg
Comments: Photograph.
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Tennessee Warbler
00-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 June 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 56 N Range: 103 W Section: 13 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: South side of Clark's Fork Reporter: Harriet Corbett Observer(s): Harriet Corbett
Comments: Green back, gray head with black eyestripe and a white stripe above that. White breast was also noted.
Vote Comments:
Tennessee Warbler
06-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 June 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: 14 N Range: 79 W Section: NESW 18 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1/2 mile east of Savage Run Wilderness, Medicine Bow National Forest, NAD 83, Zone 13T Reporter: Jacob McCumber Observer(s): Jacob McCumber
Comments: Bill thin, black; bluish-gray head, neck; white supercilium above dark eyeline, pale grayish-white below eye and on throat; olive-green back, wings, and upper tail; grayish-white breast; white undertail; black legs and feet. Vote Comments: 260
Tennessee Warbler
93-081 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Southeast edge of Goldeneye Reservoir Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Jim Gaither James Herold
Comments: Adult male; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Tennessee Warbler
94-005 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 August 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Snowy Range, E of Hwy. 130, ~10-15 mi S of 130/230 Reporter: Ann Hines Observer(s): Ann Hines Wilmer Hines
Comments: Adult male; fall plumage.
Vote Comments:
Tennessee Warbler
95-003 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25,26 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Near South Fork of Ditch Creek; Grand Teton National Park and USFS boundary Reporter: Brad Crompton Observer(s): Brad Crompton
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Inadequate description; needs more detail. 261
Tennessee Warbler
95-045 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 June 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 44 N Range: 116 W Section: E1/2 11 City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: 1/2 mi north of String Lake parking on trail to Leigh Lake Reporter: Sandy Lockerman Observer(s): Sandy Lockerman
Comments:
Vote Comments: Description was too brief; lacks sufficient detail to eliminate other species.
Tennessee Warbler
95-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 3/4 mile upstream from Blacktail Cabin, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Mixed in with Yellow-rumped Warblers.
Vote Comments:
Tennessee Warbler
96-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 30 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 31 N Range: 99 W Section: SW 26 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 15 miles S Descriptive Location: Red Canyon Ranch, Deep Creek banding station Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Eva Crane
Comments: Photographs. Observed and banded in hand at Red Canyon Ranch bird banding station.
Vote Comments: Photograph in WBRC photo file. 262
Nashville Warbler
03-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 July 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 42 N Range: 115 W Section: 10 City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Teton Science School bird banding station Reporter: Doug Wachob Observer(s): Doug Wachob Chase Mendenhall Missy Wipf
Comments: AHY male; small, thin bill; head gray with dark red crown and eye ring; gray neck; green upperparts; yellow underparts; green wings and tail.
Vote Comments:
Nashville Warbler
04-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Mammoth, Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Mammoth cabins Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Adult. Head and mantle gray; white eyering; dark eye, bill, and legs; greenish-yellow wings; yellowish breast; bright yellow vent; yellow tail.
Vote Comments:
Nashville Warbler
88-108 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 1986 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Beulah Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Creek Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Fall; juvenile plumage.
Vote Comments: Questionable identification; Nashville Warblers lack wingbars. 263
Nashville Warbler
88-109 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1983 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Dayton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Tongue River Canyon Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Summer plumage.
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Nashville Warbler
88-110 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Garden Creek Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Male; spring plumage.
Vote Comments:
Nashville Warbler
93-080 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Clear Creek walking path Reporter: Robert Rothe Observer(s): Robert Rothe
Comments:
Vote Comments: 264
Nashville Warbler
94-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: SW 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: FMC Park Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult.
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Virginia's Warbler
04-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14 July 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Teton Science School bird banding station Reporter: Chase Mendenhall Observer(s): Chase Mendenhall Austin Seay Megan McLean
Comments: ASY male. Crown rufous; throat white with yellow; yellow rump, breast, and undertail coverts; white flanks; outer rectrices without white patch.
Vote Comments:
Virginia's Warbler
07-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 June 2006 Number Seen: 2 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Cokeville Descriptive Location: Rose Canyon, just south of Raymond Canyon, east of Hwy. 89 Reporter: Susan Patla Observer(s): Susan Patla
Comments: Bill thin, dark; head, neck, back uniform light gray; distinct eyering; throat, belly white; chest, undertail coverts bright yellow; wings dark gray, contrast to lighter back; tail dark gray; legs, feet dark. Vote Comments: 265
Virginia's Warbler
92-040 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bert Raynes Observer(s): Bert Raynes B. Garett
Comments:
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Virginia's Warbler
93-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: NENWN City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Along Clear Creek on Blair Klein's property Reporter: Bruce Johnson Observer(s): Bruce Johnson
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Virginia's Warbler
95-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: 266
Virginia's Warbler
95-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Converse Latilong: 20 Township: 31 N Range: 75 W Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Boxelder Road at top of pass Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Photographs available. Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Photo is available from observer.
Virginia's Warbler
96-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 28 August 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 31 N Range: 99 W Section: NW 26 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 15 miles S Descriptive Location: Red Canyon Ranch, Deep Creek Banding Station Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Caryn Throop Eva Crane
Comments: Photograph. Juvenile female banded at Red Canyon Ranch bird banding station.
Vote Comments: Photo available.
Virginia's Warbler
97-039 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 July 1997 Number Seen: 5 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: NW 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles SE Descriptive Location: East side of Little Firehole Road, 5.4 miles S of junction 191 Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Small active bird; thin, sharp, pointed, black bill; dark eye surrounded by a prominent white eyering; dark legs.
Vote Comments: Upgraded status to breeding in latilong block 23. 267
Northern Parula
00-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 16 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: SW 30 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: Below Fontenelle Dam on east side of the Green River Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult female in breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Northern Parula
88-112 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 & 3 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: Range: Section: City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cam-Plex Park Reporter: Verna Hays Observer(s): Verna Hays
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments:
Northern Parula
88-113 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19 June 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 60 W Section: SE 14 City: Pine Bluffs Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Pine Bluffs Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo Joe Himmel
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 268
Northern Parula
88-114 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 28 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little Piney Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Marian Collins
Comments: Adult female.
Vote Comments:
Northern Parula
90-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Stacey Scott Rich Dean Rick/Janis Steenberg
Comments: Adult female; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Northern Parula
90-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: 15 miles N Descriptive Location: 14-Mile Reservoir Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson Cliff Boevers Beverly Boevers
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 269
Northern Parula
93-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: SENE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Trail End Museum grounds Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Esther McWilliams
Comments: Also seen on 24 and 28 June 1991.
Vote Comments:
Northern Parula
98-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 99 W Section: 18 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North end of Lander City Park, across from McManus Park Reporter: John Horton Observer(s): John Horton
Comments: Small, blue-gray warbler; bright yellow throat and breast; black and red bars across breast; white underparts.
Vote Comments: Description is adequate.
Northern Parula
99-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 August 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 42 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Kelly Distance and Direction from City: ~8 miles Descriptive Location: North side of Gros Ventre Campground (Hwy. 89/Kelly Road) Reporter: Leo Edson Observer(s): Leo Edson MaryKay Edson
Comments: Photograph. Small, active, insectivore; perching bird; thin, sharply pointed bill; bright yellow underparts; wingbars.
Vote Comments: 270
Chestnut-sided Warbler
00-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 June 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 56 N Range: 103 W Section: 13 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: South side of Clark's Fork Reporter: Harriet Corbett Observer(s): Harriet Corbett
Comments: Yellow crown, streaky back and bright chestnut flanks.
Vote Comments:
Chestnut-sided Warbler
88-115 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles NW Descriptive Location: Beaver Creek trail, Grand Teton National Park Reporter: Robert Buttery Observer(s): Robert Buttery Doug/Sue Buttery Carolyn Wallen Cynthia Buttery
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Chestnut-sided Warbler
88-116 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Beaver Creek Valley Reporter: Susan Patla Observer(s): Susan Patla
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 271
Chestnut-sided Warbler
88-117 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 June 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: LaBarge Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Chestnut-sided Warbler
88-118 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 May 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles W Descriptive Location: Mills Ranch Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Larry Pate Jim Herold Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
89-063 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Niobrara Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Van Tassell Distance and Direction from City: 6.2 miles W Descriptive Location: Hwy 20 Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Bud Stratton Verna Herold others
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 272
Chestnut-sided Warbler
94-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Chestnut-sided Warbler
94-058 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: BBS route #92-072, stop 50 Reporter: Gary Fralick Observer(s): Gary Fralick
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Chestnut-sided Warbler
95-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Rawhide Wildlife Habitat Management Area Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Photographs available. Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Photo is available from observer. 273
Chestnut-sided Warbler
96-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 3 July 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 31 N Range: 99 W Section: SW 26 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Red Canyon Ranch, Deep Creek Banding Station Reporter: Andrea Orabona Observer(s): Andrea Orabona Caryn Throop Eva Crane
Comments: Photographs. Adult female banded at Red Canyon Ranch bird banding station.
Vote Comments: Photograph in WBRC photo file.
Chestnut-sided Warbler
97-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: 30 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles NE Descriptive Location: Base of Fontenelle Dam at camping area, E of river Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Cluff Boevers Sue Seppie Beverly Boevers
Comments: Small, active bird; black bill, eyes, and legs; yellow crown; black eye line.
Vote Comments: Detailed description; experienced observer.
Chestnut-sided Warbler
97-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: 6 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Park, Scotts Bottom Nature Area Reporter: Cliff Boevers Observer(s): Cliff Boevers Beverly Boevers
Comments: Small bird; dark bill; black eyes; yellow crown; black eye stripe; dark legs.
Vote Comments: Good description. 274
Magnolia Warbler
88-111 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 & 30 1986 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Moorcroft Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Keyhole Reservoir Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Males; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Magnolia Warbler
88-119 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 31 May 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North side of North Platte River Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Magnolia Warbler
89-058 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sloan's Lake Reporter: Fred Lebsack Observer(s): Fred Lebsack
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 275
Magnolia Warbler
93-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Seen from road along Little Piney Creek Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments:
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Magnolia Warbler
93-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 August 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Outside her window Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Florence Spring
Comments:
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Magnolia Warbler
93-082 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 29 N Range: Section: City: Jay Em Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence Jim Lawrence
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 276
Magnolia Warbler
94-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 23 N Range: 111 W Section: 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Adam Halvorson Observer(s): Adam Halvorson Amy Pedersen Mike Bryant
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Magnolia Warbler
96-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: 2 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1/4 mile N of Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters Reporter: Tom Koerner Observer(s): Tom Koerner
Comments: Observed with binoculars from 25 feet for 5 minutes.
Vote Comments: No other bird with this particular head pattern with a yellow rump and belly.
Cape May Warbler
90-002 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 26 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Cliff/Bev Boevers Marie Adams Rick/Janis Steenberg
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage. Other observers include Oliver K. Scott and Tim Helentjaris.
Vote Comments: 277
Black-throated Blue Warbler
02-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 27 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Yard at 505 Carey Avenue, Gillette Reporter: Verna Hays Observer(s): Verna Hays
Comments: Top of head medium blue; cheeks and throat black; black extended just above eye.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
03-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 August 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 42 N Range: 107 W Section: 30 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 10-11 miles W Descriptive Location: Wind River, Riverview Park subdivision Reporter: Anna Moscicki Observer(s): Anna Moscicki
Comments: Adult male, breeding plumage; black bill, eyes, mask, throat; blue upperparts; white underparts; blue wings, no wingbars, white spots; blue-black tail, white spots. Vote Comments:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
88-120 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 July 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Moskee Road Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 278
Black-throated Blue Warbler
88-121 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sheridan Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Female; basic plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
89-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cross Roads Park Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Bob South Gloria Lawrence Jim Gaither
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
89-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 October 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dam campground Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 279
Black-throated Blue Warbler
89-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Park Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg Josephine Larsen
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Blue Warbler
94-056 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 October 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 4747 Maple Way Street Reporter: Chris Madson Observer(s): Chris Madson Kathy Madson
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Gray Warbler
07-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: early June 2007 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Putt-Putt trail above Cache Creek N 1/2 mile E of parking lot, Bridger-Teton National Forest Reporter: John Good Observer(s): John Good Edna Good
Comments: Head strong black and white banding; throat black; uppers gray, darker lines; underparts white, lateral black lines; wings gray, 2 obvious white wing bars; pronounced white lateral tail feathers, gray central tail feathers. Vote Comments: 280
Black-throated Gray Warbler
93-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Johnny Springs Reporter: Kelli Jones Observer(s): Kelli Jones Jenine Wondrasek
Comments:
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Black-throated Gray Warbler
93-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 June 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: TNC preserve - flats above mouth of Canyon Creek Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Eric Stone Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Gray Warbler
94-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Fort Washakie Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Bull Lake Canyon above reservoir below cliff face Reporter: Tom Laurion Observer(s): Tom Laurion
Comments: 1 (maybe 2) adult males in breeding plumage; 1 adult, unknown sex.
Vote Comments: 281
Black-throated Gray Warbler
98-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2TLK Date: 10 June 1998 Number Seen: 11 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 47 N Range: 88 W Section: ? City: Tensleep Distance and Direction from City: ~5 miles NE Descriptive Location: Juniper woodlands between Tensleep and the TNC Reporter: Eric Stone Observer(s): Eric Stone
Comments: Audio or digital tapes available. Clearly a warbler.
Vote Comments: Recirculation; need song tape. Recirculation accepted without tape but with corroborating evidence.
Black-throated Gray Warbler
99-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 74 W Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: ~15 miles Descriptive Location: Rush Lake, Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald
Comments: Small warbler-type bill; diagnostic yellow lore; distinctive, crisp black, white, and gray plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Green Warbler
88-122 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly
Comments: No location given.
Vote Comments: 282
Black-throated Green Warbler
88-123 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Oliver Scott
Comments: Male; breeding plumage. Also saw on 12 May 1981 at North Platte River Park, Casper, Latilong 19.
Vote Comments: * = a member did not vote.
Black-throated Green Warbler
89-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: FMC Park on Green River Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Terri Fitton
Comments: Female; basic (immature) plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-throated Green Warbler
91-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 283
Black-throated Green Warbler
93-107 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 22 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Campground area below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult female; breeding plumage. Bird seen by many others from Rock Springs and Green River
Vote Comments:
Townsend's Warbler
96-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 22 August 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 21 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 5100 Tappan Court, Sleepy Hollow Subdivision Reporter: Howard Postovit Observer(s): Howard Postovit Bonnie Postovit
Comments: Yellow eye stripe; yellow throat; yellow chest with dark striping on sides; two white wingbars. Jumped from limb to limb picking insects from spruce needles.
Vote Comments: Description implies Townsend's, but could have been more accurate.
Hermit Warbler
90-004 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 26 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Cliff/Bev Boevers Rick/Janis Steenberg Marie Adams
Comments: Photograph. Adult female; breeding plumage. Other observers include Lurae Brinkerhoff, Lula Newman, and others.
Vote Comments: 284
Blackburnian Warbler
02-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sublette Latilong: 16 Township: 27 N Range: 106 W Section: SWNW 7 City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: ~15 miles N Descriptive Location: Big Sandy Reservoir Reporter: Roy Churchwell Observer(s): Roy Churchwell Taza Schaning Alison King Erin Belmont
Comments: Bright orange face and black mask; black and white wings and tail.
Vote Comments:
Blackburnian Warbler
89-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Adams Park Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad Whitney Bradley Jean Parson Pat Bradley
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Blackburnian Warbler
90-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Park Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Female?; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 285
Blackburnian Warbler
90-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 15 Township: Range: Section: City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: 1/3 mi below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Janis Steenberg Forrest Luke
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Blackburnian Warbler
90-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 54 N Range: 85 W Section: SW 25 City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SW Descriptive Location: Little Goose Creek Reporter: Hal Corbett Observer(s): Hal Corbett
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Blackburnian Warbler
97-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: 30 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles NE Descriptive Location: Base of Fontenelle Dam, camping area E of river Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Beverly Boevers Cliff Boevers Sue Seppie
Comments: Smaller than nearby Yellow-rumped Warbler; bill small, pointed, black; eyes black; crown black with bright, flame orange median stripe; legs black.
Vote Comments: Good description; experienced observer. 286
Blackburnian Warbler
98-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: 34 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lot 13, Block 6, Jackson, WY Reporter: Sandy Winchell Observer(s): Sandy Winchell
Comments: Brilliant orange on throat and nose to black area of eye; upperparts pale white stripes; underparts white with black lines; black and white wing.
Vote Comments: Good description of diagnostic characteristics.
Blackburnian Warbler
99-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 August 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Upper Terraces, Stygian Cave, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Dead in thermal springs. Dark legs, bill, tail (white on edges), wings, back, nape, and parts of the crown ocular stripe; two bold wing bars.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-throated Warbler
01-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 16 N Range: 73 Section: 32 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: West side Descriptive Location: Laramie Greenbelt Reporter: David B. McDonald Observer(s): David B. McDonald
Comments: Yellow straight into white on breast; no yellow on rump; strong white eyeline.
Vote Comments: 287
Yellow-throated Warbler
02-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 2002 Number Seen: 3 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 83 W Section: 4 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: ~8 miles NW Descriptive Location: Bud Love Unit Reporter: Randall Cox Observer(s): Randall Cox
Comments: Size of Audubon's Warbler; slender; tail longer than wings.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-throated Warbler
05-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 May 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: 20 miles Descriptive Location: South of Lander 13 miles past Rawlins turnoff in wooded area west of Hwy. 287, CONUS 27 Zone 12T Reporter: Eva Crane Observer(s): Eva Crane
Comments: Thin bill; bold black and white pattern on head; back gray; no yellow on head; underside of rump and tail light whitish.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-throated Warbler
88-124 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 25-27 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Laramie Reporter: Douglas Inkley Observer(s): Douglas Inkley Craig Thompson
Comments:
Vote Comments: 288
Yellow-throated Warbler
89-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18,19 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 19 N Range: 105 W Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Rock Springs Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Bev/Cliff Boevers Josephine Larson Jim/Verna Herold
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Yellow-throated Warbler
91-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 35 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Garret's Ranch along Bates Creek Reporter: Ann Hines Observer(s): Ann Hines Lucy Rognstad Wilmer Hines Bud Stratton
Comments:
Vote Comments:
Yellow-throated Warbler
91-028 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 24 June 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Martin Van Kranendonk Observer(s): Martin Van Kranendonk Sarah Van Kranendonk
Comments:
Vote Comments: 289
Pine Warbler
90-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 0 Township: Range: Section: City: Douglas Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ayres Natural Bridge State Park Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: No vote; rejected by expert Jon Dunn.
Pine Warbler
90-023 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 20 August 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
Vote Comments: No vote; rejected by expert Jon Dunn.
Pine Warbler
91-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 15,18,19 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 808 South Gillette Avenue Reporter: Verna Hays Observer(s): Verna Hays Jim/Verna Herold Jean Adams Oliver Scott
Comments: Adult male. Other observers include Fern Grams and Jennifer McGreeve.
Vote Comments: 290
Pine Warbler
95-049 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Seedskadee NWR headquarters, middle residence yard Reporter: Mike Bryant Observer(s): Mike Bryant
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: Inadequate description; didn't eliminate similar species (YTVI, AMGO, fem. B-t Green W, fem. NOPA).
Prairie Warbler
96-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 18 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 14 N Range: 67 W Section: SW 9 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles NW Descriptive Location: USDA/UW High Plains Grassland Research Street Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Janis Steenberg Oliver Scott Jim/Verna Herold
Comments: Observed from 25-100 feet with 10x40 binoculars.
Vote Comments: Excellent description.
Palm Warbler
89-055 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 Apr, 1-4 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sloan's Lake Reporter: Fred Lebsack Observer(s): Fred Lebsack Dorothy Person Robert Dorn Sonny Person
Comments:
Vote Comments: 291
Palm Warbler
94-008 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 August 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Brushy area, W end of EKW Park, W from boat ramp Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Adult; unknown sex; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Palm Warbler
96-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 55 N Range: 77 W Section: 2 City: Arvada Distance and Direction from City: 8.5 mi. N Descriptive Location: East of Leiter, north of Arvada, 5.5 miles north of Hwy. 14/16 Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward
Comments: Observed with binoculars from 15 feet.
Vote Comments: The physical description, along with the described song and tail wagging, makes an excellent report.
Bay-breasted Warbler
88-125 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 October 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: 15 N Range: 120 W Section: NE 20 City: Evanston Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Evanston Reporter: Craig Kesselheim Observer(s): Craig Kesselheim
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments: 292
Bay-breasted Warbler
90-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 June 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rich Dean Marie Adams
Comments: Female or 1st year male in breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Bay-breasted Warbler
90-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Garden Creek Park Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad Bud Stratton
Comments: Male; spring breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Bay-breasted Warbler
91-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23-26 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Mark Leppert Merrill Webb Josephine Larson
Comments: Female. Other observers include Rick Steenberg and "many others".
Vote Comments: 293
Bay-breasted Warbler
94-006 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 25 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Road to Bessemer Bend, just before bridge Reporter: Ann Hines Observer(s): Ann Hines Wilmer Hines
Comments: Adult male; fall plumage.
Vote Comments:
Blackpoll Warbler
05-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Beulah Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Stop 17 of Sand Creek riparian transect route, Zone 13T Reporter: Mary Yemington Observer(s): Mary Yemington
Comments: Bill slender, curved, black; black cap through eye; white cheeks bounded by black; white throat; black nape; black, striped upperparts; sides black and white striped; wings black with 2 white wingbars; tail black above, white underneath. Vote Comments:
Blackpoll Warbler
07-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: NAD27 Section: ZONE City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2 miles from junction with State Hwy. on Beaver Creek Road near Sheridan, WY Reporter: Fayette Krause Observer(s): Fayette Krause
Comments: Black cap, contains eye; white cheek, broad black moustache; black streaks on side of upper breast; central throat white, broadens in upper breast; breast, belly white; 2 white wing bars; slight yellow-green tinge to lower secondaries and primaries. Vote Comments: 294
Blackpoll Warbler
93-007 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: In a cherry tree in a residential yard Reporter: Joseph Gautsch Observer(s): Joseph Gautsch Willard Gautsch
Comments: Same sighting as 93-051?
Vote Comments:
Blackpoll Warbler
93-051 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: In cherry tree at 1207 Monument Street Reporter: Joseph Gautsch Observer(s): Joseph Gautsch
Comments: 1 male, 1 female; adults in winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Blackpoll Warbler
93-083 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Clear Creek walking path Reporter: Robert Rothe Observer(s): Robert Rothe Jean Daly Adrian Padon
Comments:
Vote Comments: 295
Blackpoll Warbler
95-067 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10,11 June 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Fontenelle migrant trap Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Janis Steenberg Adam Halvorson Sue Seppie
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Black-and-white Warbler
89-015 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan? Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Clear Creek Road Reporter: Deane Bjerke Observer(s): Deane Bjerke
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Black-and-white Warbler
93-025 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 13 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: East of Clear Creek Road, across from public fishing access Reporter: Deane Bjerke Observer(s): Deane Bjerke
Comments: Male bird.
Vote Comments: 296
Black-and-white Warbler
94-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 45 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Parking area below Jackson Lake Dam, Grand Teton National Park headquarters Reporter: Eric Stone Observer(s): Eric Stone Jeanne Fair
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage. Tape recording of singing available.
Vote Comments:
Black-and-white Warbler
94-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 June 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 100 miles north of Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, near radio tower Reporter: David Swanson Observer(s): David Swanson
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Black-and-white Warbler
94-055 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Barkey Draw near west side of Lake DeSmet Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 297
Black-and-white Warbler
95-071 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 & 24 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: 1 adult male and 1 adult female.
Vote Comments:
Black-and-white Warbler
97-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 12 N Range: 109 W Section: 13 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 40 miles S Descriptive Location: S half of Linwood Canyon Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Bill thin, pointed, dark; eyes black; central crown stripe wide, white, bordered by wide black lateral stripe; legs dark gray or black.
Vote Comments: Good description; experienced observer.
Black-and-white Warbler
99-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 24 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: SW 30 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Campground below Fontenelle Dam Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Jane Dorn Robert Dorn Janis Steenberg
Comments: Photograph. Crown black with white median stripe; black eye line broadening behind eye to include ear coverts.
Vote Comments: 298
Prothonotary Warbler
00-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 October 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 19 N Range: 105 W Section: 26 City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: BLM building, 280 Hwy. 191 North Reporter: Vicki Herren Observer(s): Vicki Herren Anne Dahl
Comments: Photographs enclosed.
Vote Comments:
Prothonotary Warbler
88-126 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Expedition Island Reporter: Marie Adams Observer(s): Marie Adams
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Prothonotary Warbler
89-099 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: FMC Park Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke
Comments: Immature female.
Vote Comments: 299
Worm-eating Warbler
01-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 66 Section: 15 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: 9 miles S Descriptive Location: Grayrocks Reservoir Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Head pattern: buffy orange background color with narrow black stripe through each eye and two black stripes across the crown.
Vote Comments:
Worm-eating Warbler
03-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: South Industrial Road near Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald Robin Corcoran Eric Anderson Greg Johnson
Comments: Breeding plumage.; long, pointed bill; crown highly striped with pale buff/crisp black stripes; unstreaked olive-buff upperparts and wings; buff, almost golden tone (not yellow) underparts; no wing bars. DeLorne Atlas P.24 C 1.5 (Altvan Quad 7.5 Series). Vote Comments:
Worm-eating Warbler
03-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 66 W Section: 15 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Grayrocks Reservoir, Zone 13T Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Bill thin, dark; head buff-orange; thin, black stripe through eye; 2 black crown stripes; pale underparts; buff on upper breast and flanks; tail olive-brown.
Vote Comments: 300
Worm-eating Warbler
88-127 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Poison Spider School Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Verna Herold
Comments: Breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Worm-eating Warbler
88-128 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 23 May 1958 Number Seen: 1 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: 44 N Range: 88 W Section: City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Greet Brothers Ranch Reporter: Esther Marple Observer(s): Esther Marple
Comments: Male; spring plumage.
Vote Comments:
Worm-eating Warbler
90-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 5/26,28,30, 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Cliff/Bev Boevers Marie Adams Rick/Janis Steenberg
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage. Other observers include Josephine Larson, Lurae Brinkerhoff, O.K. Scott, Bud Stratten, Stacy Scott, and others.
Vote Comments: 301
Worm-eating Warbler
92-092 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: William Hayes Observer(s): William Hayes
Comments:
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Ovenbird
07-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 10 July 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Powell Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: In-hand; window strike at 866 Road 7R Powell, WY Reporter: Harriet Corbett Observer(s): Harriet Corbett
Comments: Photographs of dead bird.
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Kentucky Warbler
00-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Back yard, 1526 Alger Ave. Cody Reporter: Chuck Neal Observer(s): Chuck Neal
Comments: Lacking heavy black mask and light-colored eyebrows of the Common Yellowthroat.
Vote Comments: 302
Kentucky Warbler
88-129 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 April 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Near Crow Creek Reporter: Steven Streeper Observer(s): Steven Streeper
Comments: Male; spring plumage.
Vote Comments:
Kentucky Warbler
88-130 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Audubon Park Reporter: Lucy Rognstad Observer(s): Lucy Rognstad Verna Herold Oliver Scott Karen Fiske
Comments: Male; spring plumage.
Vote Comments:
Kentucky Warbler
89-091 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles W Descriptive Location: Highplains Reservoir Station Reporter: Fred Lebsack Observer(s): Fred Lebsack Warren Vrooman
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 303
Connecticut Warbler
01-012 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 2001 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 36 N Range: 116 Section: 26 City: Hoback Distance and Direction from City: 13 miles S Descriptive Location: South Branch, Middle Creek of Little Greys River Reporter: Tim Gorman Observer(s): Tim Gorman
Comments: Fat body; short tail; built like Ovenbird or American Dipper.
Vote Comments:
Connecticut Warbler
03-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Stephen Dinsmore Observer(s): Stephen Dinsmore Joe Fontaine
Comments: Male; olive upperparts; dull yellow underparts; bold white eyering; pale gray hood; dull pink legs.
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Connecticut Warbler
89-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dam campground Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg Marie Adams Josephine Larson
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 304
Mourning Warbler
03-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: 36 City: La Barge Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Cottonwoods below Fontenelle Dam, west side of river Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Male, breeding plumage; gray-black head; no eyering; dark olive back, wings; slate gray-black throat, neck; black breast; yellow underparts; no wing bars.
Vote Comments:
Mourning Warbler
04-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25-27 May 2004 Number Seen: 2 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Paul Lehman Observer(s): Paul Lehman Dave Leatherman Jerry Oldenettel
Comments: Adults. Male heard 5/28?; seen by observer 3 on 5/27. Female: light-medium gray hood; thin, off-white eyering; olive upperparts; yellow underparts; flesh legs.
Vote Comments:
Mourning Warbler
89-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Oliver Scott
Comments: Male; breeding plumage; also reviewed by Jack Reddall, one of Colorado's best field men.
Vote Comments: 305
Mourning Warbler
93-059 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 4 June 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Washakie Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Ten Sleep Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: TNC preserve - junction of Billy Creek and Canyon Creek Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Gloria Lawrence
Comments:
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Hooded Warbler
04-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 16 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Sandy River, Hwy. 191, near mile marker 53 Reporter: Alison King Observer(s): Alison King
Comments: Adult male. Dark bill; black hood; bright yellow face and underparts; olive-yellow upperparts, wings, and tail; white outer rectrices; pale legs.
Vote Comments:
Hooded Warbler
90-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 19-20 May 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Josephine Larson Observer(s): Josephine Larson Beverly Boevers
Comments: Photographs. Adult female; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 306
Hooded Warbler
92-072 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Little America Reporter: Jerry Cairo Observer(s): Jerry Cairo
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Hooded Warbler
99-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21,24 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 111 W Section: SW 30 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Campground below Fontenelle Dam, Green River, east Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Robert Dorn Sue Seppie
Comments: Crown and nape yellow-green; yellow-green extending from crown downward to side of the head towards eyes but not reaching eyes.
Vote Comments:
Hooded Warbler
99-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 June 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 27 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2301 Knollwood Drive, Gillette (large wooded lot) Reporter: Randall T. Cox Observer(s): Randall T. Cox Verna Hays Kate Missett
Comments: Drawing. Black eye; yellow cheek; very black cap; breast and belly strong yellow except for black "U" from throat to upper breast.
Vote Comments: 307
Canada Warbler
89-068 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 May 1964 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Platte River Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott
Comments: Male; breeding plumage.
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Canada Warbler
90-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 June 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 24 N Range: 112 W Section: NENE 36 City: Fontenelle Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Fontenelle Migrant Trap Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult female; breeding plumage.
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Canada Warbler
93-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Lions Park Reporter: Robert Dorn Observer(s): Robert Dorn Jerry Cairo
Comments: Female; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 308
Canada Warbler
93-055 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26 August 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Fork Canyon Reporter: John Barber Observer(s): John Barber
Comments: Male.
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Red-faced Warbler
89-001 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 29 April-3 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 18 N Range: 107 W Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Green River Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Sam Fitton LuRae Brinkerhoff Cliff Boevers
Comments: Photograph. Male.
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Canyon Towhee
05-028 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 August 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 71 W Section: 20 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Vedawoo in Medicine Bow National Forest. Drive between last parking and gate Reporter: Anne Caston Observer(s): Anne Caston
Comments: Sparrow-like bill; brownish head with rusty cap; brownish neck and upperparts; wings had no striping or markings; tail brownish; larger than sparrow with no distinct markings. Vote Comments: 309
Canyon Towhee
91-010 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 17 July 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 56 N Range: 87 W Section: 11 City: Dayton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Tongue River Canyon Reporter: Mary Orr Observer(s): Mary Orr
Comments: Adult.
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Canyon Towhee
91-036 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 1 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Moose Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park - Antelope Flats Road Reporter: Jeff Selleck Observer(s): Jeff Selleck
Comments:
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Cassin's Sparrow
89-074 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 June 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 12 Township: Range: Section: City: Columbine Distance and Direction from City: 1.5 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Reporter: Craig Faanes Observer(s): Craig Faanes
Comments: Sighting published in Western Birds 10:163-4.
Vote Comments: 310
Cassin's Sparrow
90-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 June 1990 Number Seen: 4 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 24 N Range: 60 W Section: SESE 6 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles E Descriptive Location: Reporter: William Howe Observer(s): William Howe
Comments: Singing males.
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Cassin's Sparrow
91-038 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles E Descriptive Location: Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Bob South James Herold Jim Gaither
Comments: Male.
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Cassin's Sparrow
91-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 June 1991 Number Seen: 3 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 2-3 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Josephine Larson Pete Loncar
Comments:
Vote Comments: 311
Cassin's Sparrow
93-057 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Niobrara Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Van Tassell Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles S Descriptive Location: On dirt portion of Hwy. 159 Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Oliver Scott Forrest Luke Bill Schreier
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Cassin's Sparrow
96-001 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 31 July 1993 Number Seen: 4 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 24 N Range: 60 W Section: N1/2N1/2 City: Torrington Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles ENE Descriptive Location: 4 miles east-northeast of Torrington Reporter: Robert Dorn Observer(s): Robert Dorn Jane Dorn
Comments: One adult male feeding 3 feathered young in nest.
Vote Comments: Not enough identification info to make a decision.
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
94-061 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 16 August 1994 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Rock Springs Distance and Direction from City: SW Descriptive Location: Reporter: Paul F. Springer Observer(s): Paul F. Springer
Comments:
Vote Comments: Longer observation time is needed for first state record. 312
Clay-colored Sparrow
96-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 10 May 1996 Number Seen: 6 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NWNE 32 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sheridan Municipal Cemetery Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Observed at 20-30 feet with 10x40 binoculars.
Vote Comments: Good detailed description, which eliminates the 2 most likely look alikes, Chipping and Brewer’s Sparrow.
Clay-colored Sparrow
99-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 9 May 1999 Number Seen: 2 County: Campbell Latilong: 6 Township: 50 N Range: 72 W Section: 27 City: Gillette Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 2301 Knollwoo Drive, Gillette Reporter: Randall T. Cox Observer(s): Randall T. Cox Kate Missett
Comments: Sparrow size; bill short, conical; conspicuous facial markings; non-streaked breast; no wing bars; dull rufous-brown.
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Field Sparrow
00-003 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 23 March 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 55 N Range: 83 W Section: SESE 6 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles SE Descriptive Location: Prairie Dog Creek Reporter: Hal Corbett Observer(s): Hal Corbett
Comments: Bird was at feeder, ~20 yards from observer. Observed for 45 minutes with 8x42 binoculars.
Vote Comments: 313
Field Sparrow
92-033 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 12 July 1984 Number Seen: 3 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: West Thumb, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Elizabeth Gawain Observer(s): Elizabeth Gawain
Comments:
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Field Sparrow
93-085 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 2 October 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: 45 N Range: 63 W Section: NW 20 City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Where the Dunham Road crosses Beaver Creek Reporter: Doug Brimeyer Observer(s): Doug Brimeyer
Comments: Adults.
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Field Sparrow
95-081 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 1995 Number Seen: 6 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: Range: Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1219 Meadow Lane Reporter: Marguerite Doerr Observer(s): Marguerite Doerr Roland Doerr
Comments: Adults; sex unknown.
Vote Comments: Lacks descriptive detail; form not used to compare to field guide, used to gather information observed. 314
Black-chinned Sparrow
92-034 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 30 August 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Douglas Brown Observer(s): Douglas Brown
Comments:
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Black-throated Sparrow
00-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 April 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 56 N Range: 103 W Section: 13 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: unknown Descriptive Location: Clark's Fork River Reporter: Hal Corbett Observer(s): Hal Corbett
Comments: Feeding with 3 Harris' Sparrows and 2 White-crowned Sparrows. Did not vocalize.
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Black-throated Sparrow
02-024 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 11-12 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: NWNE 11 City: Granger Distance and Direction from City: ~24 miles N Descriptive Location: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Susan Patla Carol Damberg
Comments: Small; ~5" in length; chunky body; short wings; medium length tail; short, conical bill.
Vote Comments: 315
Black-throated Sparrow
92-031 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: E.A. Ranch Reporter: Tory Taylor Observer(s): Tory Taylor
Comments:
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Black-throated Sparrow
95-005 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLU Date: 18 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 1 Township: 53 N Range: 112 W Section: 36 City: Fishing Bridge Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Steamboat Point, north shore of Yellowstone Lake Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Photograph available. Adult.
Vote Comments: Photocopy of photograph on back side of rare bird form; observer is likely in possession of photo.
Black-throated Sparrow
95-050 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 June 1995 Number Seen: 12 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 22 N Range: 76 W Section: 18 City: Rock River Distance and Direction from City: 9 miles N Descriptive Location: Reporter: Bob Luce Observer(s): Bob Luce
Comments: Adults; breeding plumage; 6 males, 6 females.
Vote Comments: The description of the tail and of the behavior is incorrect for Black-throated Sparrow. 316
Black-throated Sparrow
95-083 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Old Faithful Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Visitor Center area near Old Faithful Inn Reporter: W.S. Chambers Observer(s): W.S. Chambers Linda Snyder
Comments: Adult.
Vote Comments: Not enough description; doesn't eliminate similar species.
Black-throated Sparrow
96-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 June 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 17 N Range: 98 W Section: NW 26 City: Table Rock Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 4.2 miles E of Bitter Creek Road and Ft. Laclede Road Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Observed from 10-15 feet with 10 x 40 Zeiss binoculars.
Vote Comments: Excellent description.
Black-throated Sparrow
96-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 29 June 1996 Number Seen: 5 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 24 Township: 16 N Range: 96 W Section: S1/2 6 City: Bitter Creek Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 8.5 mi. E of Ft. Laclede ruins, southeast of Bitter Creek Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Jim/Gloria Lawrence KC/Bobbie Roberts Sue Seppie & others
Comments: Photographs available. 5-6 birds observed from 12 to 150 feet with Zeiss 10x40 binoculars and 300mm Canon Lens.
Vote Comments: Excellent description. 317
Black-throated Sparrow
98-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 June 1998 Number Seen: 2 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: NW 35 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles S Descriptive Location: E. of Flaming Gorge Res., Little Firehole Canyon Reporter: David Pavlacky Observer(s): David Pavlacky
Comments: Bill dark, heavy, conical; head gray with white face stripes; jet black bib extending from chin to breast; upperparts brown; breast gray-white.
Vote Comments: Detailed description.
Sage Sparrow
93-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 12-13 1980 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Jean Daly
Comments:
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Baird's Sparrow
05-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 June 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 15 N Range: 62 W Section: 16 City: Burns Distance and Direction from City: ~6 miles NE Descriptive Location: ~6 miles northeast of Burns Reporter: Doug Faulkner Observer(s): Doug Faulkner Pete Hosner
Comments: Photograph by Pete Hosner. Bill short, pointed, pink; dark culmen; crown stripes; flat-headed look; throat white; tan underparts with fine streaking; wings brown with red scapulas; short tail; pink legs. Vote Comments: Pete Hosner (photographer) took photo on 16 June 2005; Doug Faulkner (reporter) saw it on 17 June 2005. 318
Baird's Sparrow
06-016 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 8 May 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 42 N Range: 116 W Section: SWSW City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: NNE Descriptive Location: 1 mile southwest of Teton Science School Kelly Campus Reporter: Bryan Bedrosian Observer(s): Bryan Bedrosian
Comments: Bill pale; streaked head, breast, and upperparts; light eyeline, darker above; light malar stripe; pale neck; no breast spot; 2 faint white wingbars; short tail.
Vote Comments: Doesn't eliminate Savannah Sparrow (may lack yellow lores); no mention of buff/ochre, necklace, spots near eyes.
Baird's Sparrow
88-133 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 April 1986 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles S Descriptive Location: Adams' ranch Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments:
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Baird's Sparrow
88-134 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 25 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 55 N Range: 84 W Section: 21 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: McClain's Pond Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
Vote Comments: 319
Baird's Sparrow
88-135 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 W Section: 26 City: Story Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: Fort P Kearney Site Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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Baird's Sparrow
88-136 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 May 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Parkman Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Kern's Elk Pasture, west of Parkman Reporter: Jean Daly Observer(s): Jean Daly
Comments:
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Baird's Sparrow
89-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 June 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 21 N Range: 76 W Section: 12 City: Rock River Distance and Direction from City: 6.6 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton Oliver Scott
Comments:
Vote Comments: 320
Baird's Sparrow
93-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 1989 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Wolf Creek Road Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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Baird's Sparrow
93-086 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Along east road at Soda Lake - near fence line Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: Immature. An adult male was also observed by the Herolds and the Lawrences on 4 May 1993 in the same area.
Vote Comments:
Baird's Sparrow
93-092 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Soda Lake, E. of entrance road going toward dike Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Jim Lawrence James Herold Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 321
Baird's Sparrow
96-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 June 1996 Number Seen: 4 County: Converse Latilong: 13 Township: 38 N Range: 70 W Section: NW 35 City: Bill Distance and Direction from City: 1.3 miles E Descriptive Location: 1.3 miles east of Bill on Road 38 Reporter: Jim Bradley Observer(s): Jim Bradley Jonathon Heller
Comments: Observed for 20 minutes from 8 meters with binoculars.
Vote Comments: Described song and physical description confirms Baird's.
Le Conte's Sparrow
89-101 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 27-29 April 1989 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: 7.5 miles S Descriptive Location: Adams' Ranch Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Jennifer Adams
Comments: Adults.
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Le Conte's Sparrow
90-022 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 9 May 1978 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 82 W Section: 7 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Lake DeSmet Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
Vote Comments: 322
Le Conte's Sparrow
93-087 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 3 October 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 35 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco pond) Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim/Gloria Lawrence Chris Michelson Oliver Scott Bob South
Comments: Other observer's include Jim Gaither, Marlene Moddax, and Jackie Valdes.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
00-006 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 30 June 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 46 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Colter Bay Distance and Direction from City: ~4 miles E Descriptive Location: GTNP- N. of Pilgrim Creek Road Reporter: Julie Auckland Observer(s): Julie Auckland
Comments: Gray crown very distinctive. Observer has conducted point counts in park for the past 2 years.
Vote Comments:
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
93-091 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 7 October 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Soda Lake (aka Yant's Puddle, Amoco pond) Reporter: K.C. Roberts Observer(s): K.C./Bobbi Roberts Bob South Jim/Gloria Lawrence Chris Michelson
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 323
Swamp Sparrow
88-137 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 12 1986 Number Seen: 3 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cheyenne Reporter: Ann King Observer(s): Ann King
Comments: Breeding and immature plumages.
Vote Comments: Rejected by expert Jon Dunn.
Swamp Sparrow
88-138 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 October 1982 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 2 N Range: 3 E Section: City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Ocean Lake Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Adult.
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Swamp Sparrow
89-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 27 May 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 63 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: 5.7 miles Descriptive Location: Hwy 14 to Devils Tower Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Jim Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 324
Swamp Sparrow
90-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 52 N Range: 83 W Section: S1/2 1 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 10 miles N Descriptive Location: Shell Reservoir Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments:
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Swamp Sparrow
92-032 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 29 June-10 1991 Number Seen: 2 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North Fish Creek Road Reporter: Leena Riker Observer(s): Leena Riker
Comments:
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Swamp Sparrow
93-088 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 May 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: 13 N Range: 66 W Section: SW 1 City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: E Descriptive Location: Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence
Comments: Adult; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 325
Swamp Sparrow
95-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18,19 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: 58 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Mammoth Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Thermal runoff - Lower Mammoth Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney Mark Donahue
Comments:
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Swamp Sparrow
95-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 4 1987 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sand Creek Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments:
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Swamp Sparrow
95-080 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Juvenile/immature; sex unknown.
Vote Comments: 326
Swamp Sparrow
96-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 18 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 21 N Range: 61 W Section: 32 City: Hawk Springs Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles SW Descriptive Location: 3 miles east of Hwy. 85 on Road 188 Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Janis Steenberg Bruce Walgren
Comments: Observed for 45 seconds from 30 feet with Zeiss 10 x 40 binoculars.
Vote Comments: Excellent description.
White-throated Sparrow
93-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8-9 October 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: At birdfeeder, residential yard at 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Adult; tan-striped morph.
Vote Comments:
White-throated Sparrow
93-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 30 October 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Residential yard at 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Tan-striped morph. Also seen 31 October and 1 November 1992.
Vote Comments: 327
White-throated Sparrow
93-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 1979 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 54 N Range: 84 W Section: NWSE 4 City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Large creek-side yard Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Charles Gibson Bob Murphy
Comments:
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White-throated Sparrow
93-089 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 February 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Hot Springs Latilong: 10 Township: Range: Section: City: Thermopolis Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Where road towards a dump crosses a stream Reporter: Ann Hines Observer(s): Ann Hines Wilmer Hines
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
White-throated Sparrow
93-090 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 April 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 11 Township: 38 N Range: 91 W Section: SW 3 City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: At birdfeeder; UTMs: 479560 N, 28639 E Reporter: J'Amy Allen Observer(s): J'Amy Allen
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 328
Golden-crowned Sparrow
03-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10-12 May 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 53 N Range: 83 N Section: 27 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: SSE Descriptive Location: 35 Cheyenne Road, Lot 43, Little Piney Estates Reporter: Thomas Allen Observer(s): Thomas Allen Pat Allen
Comments: Male; black head; yellow-orange crown stripe; gray neck, breast; gray-brown upperparts with blackish stripes; flanks gray with light brown; wings brown with black wing bars. Vote Comments:
Golden-crowned Sparrow
05-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 5 November 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 35 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Guernsey Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Bill yellow; yellow-orange forecrown to buff-gray at nape; rusty nape; black supercilium; rust-brown mantle; upperparts with dark striping; rust brown scapulars; tertials/primaries dark brown to black; 2 white wing bars; long tail; pinkish-orange legs. Vote Comments:
Golden-crowned Sparrow
95-052 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24-25,28-30 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 6520 W. Riverside Terrace Reporter: Lois Layton Observer(s): Lois/Frank Layton Jim/Gloria Lawrence Oliver Scott Bob South
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: First accepted State record in Wyoming. 329
Golden-crowned Sparrow
98-036 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 16 October 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 41 N Range: 106 W Section: 23 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SE Descriptive Location: River Park subdivision, Hwy 287, SE Dubois Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer Marlene Moldenhauer
Comments: Bird was trapped, banded, and photographed.
Vote Comments: Photos confirm sighting.
Lapland Longspur
04-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: December 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 27 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: ~1/4 mi north of Hwy. 26 bridge on west end Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: 1st winter female. Thin, yellowish bill; darkish crown; buff supercilium, throat, breast, and flanks; whitish wing bars; dark crown and tail.
Vote Comments:
Lapland Longspur
95-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 January 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 16 Township: 25 N Range: 105 W Section: 6 City: Farson Distance and Direction from City: NE Descriptive Location: About 0.5 mi northeast of intersection of 3rd East and 4th North Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments: 330
Lapland Longspur
99-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 Jan.- 25 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 116 W Section: 34 City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1305 Ely Springer, Jackson Reporter: Susan Williams Observer(s): Susan Williams Bert Raynes
Comments: Drawing. Sparrow-like bird 5 3/4"; distinctive rusty chestnut hind neck; black throat blotch; long spur on foot.
Vote Comments:
Smith's Longspur
07-010 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 26 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Warren Peak, Bearlodge Ranger District Reporter: Dan Svingen Observer(s): Dan Svingen
Comments: Dark eye; muted face of lighter/darker browns; bright buffy underparts from throat through undertail coverts, few if any streaks; back brown, darker brown dorsal wings; flash of white on dorsal secondary coverts; tail dark brown, 2 white outer feathers. Vote Comments:
Smith's Longspur
93-093 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 26 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 30 N Range: 60 W Section: 7 City: Van Tassel Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Oliver Scott Observer(s): Oliver Scott K.C. Roberts Bobbie Roberts
Comments: Male.
Vote Comments: No vote from Rothwell; description of wings not accurately described; originally accepted. 331
Smith's Longspur
94-062 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 2 October 1994 Number Seen: 3 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: 2 miles N Descriptive Location: Amoco Soda Lake Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: First State record of this species in Wyoming.
Chestnut-collared Longspur
07-039 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 July 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Scott McConnell Observer(s): Scott McConnell
Comments: Photograph of juvenile on nest.
Vote Comments: No description of adults to verify that they were Chestnut-collared Longspurs. Form needs to be filled out. Juvenile bird is not distinguishable to species.
Chestnut-collared Longspur
95-004 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 9 June 1994 Number Seen: 3 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 42 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Above Blue Miner Lake, Gros Ventre Wilderness Reporter: Brad Crompton Observer(s): Brad Crompton
Comments: 1 adult, 2 juveniles; all females.
Vote Comments: Insufficient detail; lack of descriptive characteristics. 332
Brown Towhee
96-031 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 26 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1219 Meadow Lane Court, Cody Reporter: Marguerite Doerr Observer(s): Marguerite Doerr Roland Doerr
Comments: Observed in backyard of home through dining room window.
Vote Comments: This description lacks enough detail to accept by WBRC for a 1st State record.
Northern Cardinal
02-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 24 March 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 63 W Section: 13 City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Feeder in Sundance Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams Sarah Rodgers Jennifer Adams Ernie Reinhold
Comments: Large red bill, outlined black at base; head crested red; eyes black.
Vote Comments:
Northern Cardinal
04-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 21 April 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: 33 N Range: 1? W Section: 25 City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: ~3 miles W Descriptive Location: Popo Agie River, Popo Agie Estates backyard Reporter: Delbert Nelson Observer(s): Delbert Nelson Michelle Woodruff
Comments: Photograph. Adult male. Red bill, head, crest, neck, upperparts, underparts, wings, and tail; black face and chin. Rural part of Lander.
Vote Comments: 333
Northern Cardinal
06-017 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28-29 June 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 40 N Range: 106 W Section: 3 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: SE Descriptive Location: South shore of Trail Lake Reporter: Richard Frederickson Observer(s): Richard Frederickson Joshua Frederickson Ann Frederickson
Comments: Bill reddish, heavy, seed crushing; small black mask; reddish crest; reddish covert feathers, primaries, and secondaries; long, red tail.
Vote Comments:
Northern Cardinal
88-132 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14,15 May 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1043 West 23rd Reporter: James Herold Observer(s): James Herold Rose Forrister Verna Herold Lucy Rognstad
Comments: Adult male.
Vote Comments:
Northern Cardinal
93-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16 January 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 85 W Section: SE 9 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: 8 miles W Descriptive Location: At home of Waldo and Mickie Leach on Big Goose Creek Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Esther McWilliams
Comments: Female.
Vote Comments: 334
Northern Cardinal
97-044 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 7 April 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 62 W Section: NWSE 25 City: Lingle Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Tom Strong residence, Lingle WY Reporter: Joe Gilbert Observer(s): Joe Gilbert Tom Strong
Comments: All red bird with pointed crest on head.
Vote Comments: Good description.
Northern Cardinal
99-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 1 June 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: 44 N Range: 61 W Section: SESE 2 City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: ~3 miles ESE Descriptive Location: 31 Ridgecrest Drive, 3 miles east-southeast of Newcastle Reporter: Michelle Reed Observer(s): Michelle Reed Glen Reed
Comments: Photograph. Bright red, stout, conical beak.
Vote Comments:
Yellow Grosbeak
02-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 19 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: 41 N Range: 117 W Section: 22 City: Wilson Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Feeder in yard, Wilson Reporter: R. H. Vaugham Observer(s): R.H. Vaugham Mary Vaugham
Comments: Large head; massive bill; yellow head and under body; black wings with white bars.
Vote Comments: 1st Wyoming State record. 335
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
06-018 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 9 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 52 N Range: 105 W Section: SWNWS City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: WSW Descriptive Location: Green Creek, Wapiti Valley Reporter: Bob Newell Observer(s): Bob Newell
Comments: Photograph. Heavy bill; black head, neck, and upperparts; red triangle on chest, then white; wings black with white streaks and spots; tail black with white spots.
Vote Comments:
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
92-085 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 17 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 63 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Front yard bird feeder Reporter: J. Robert Flier Observer(s): J. Robert Flier
Comments: Immature male.
Vote Comments:
Indigo Bunting
93-050 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 10 June 1993 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 155 Red Butte Drive, Lander Reporter: Gary Good Observer(s): Gary Good
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments: 336
Indigo Bunting
93-084 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: "summer" 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 3 miles W Descriptive Location: A pasture at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains Reporter: Scott Benton Observer(s): Scott Benton
Comments: 1 male, 1 female.
Vote Comments:
Indigo Bunting
94-016 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 14 May 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 30 N Range: 80 W Section: SW 11 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: SSW Descriptive Location: Bates Creek, 1/4 mile upstream from Garrett Ranch headquarters Reporter: Bayard Rea Observer(s): Bayard Rea Stanley Senner
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Indigo Bunting
97-045 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 22 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 22 N Range: 110 W Section: NW 3 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: ~30 mi. N Descriptive Location: Wetland unit ditch, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Suzanne Beauchaine Observer(s): Suzanne Beauchaine Tom Koerner
Comments: Smaller than Mountain Bluebird; finch-like bill; entire bird dark blue; black showing on wings.
Vote Comments: Good description. 337
Indigo Bunting
97-046 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 57 N Range: 102 W Section: City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: 36 miles N Descriptive Location: Clarks Fork River Reporter: Lila Siggins Observer(s): Lila Siggins
Comments: Adult male; size and shape of Lazuli Bunting; dark blue overall, almost blue-black.
Vote Comments: Good description.
Indigo Bunting
97-047 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: 14 N Range: 77 W Section: SE3 5 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: 25 miles S Descriptive Location: 2 miles north-northeast of Woods Landing Reporter: Barbara Hakes Observer(s): Barbara Hakes
Comments: Dark electric blue bird with black eyes and beak.
Vote Comments: Good description.
Painted Bunting
00-023 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 May 2000 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: SW of Casper Descriptive Location: 14500 Hwy. 22; residence Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Photographs enclosed.
Vote Comments: 338
Painted Bunting
03-034 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 9-30 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: 42 N Range: 107 W Section: 29 City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles ESE Descriptive Location: River Park Drive banding station Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer
Comments: Photos. In-hand. Immature. Green-gray face, nape; green upperparts; breast drab yellow with gray; brown wings; brown tail with light green edges; grayish legs and feet. Vote Comments:
Painted Bunting
92-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 14-18 May 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 51 N Range: 63 W Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Reporter: Ernest Miller Observer(s): Ernest Miller Ralph Shaykett Anna Ginter Melvin Miller
Comments: Videotape. Male. Other observers include Susan Miller, Bernice Langin, Alice Shaykett, and Eleanora Miller.
Vote Comments: Video cassette tape.
Dickcissel
02-029 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 19 May 2002 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 57 N Range: 101 W Section: 30 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Under bird feeder in mature deciduous tree near river Reporter: Mary Klein Observer(s): Mary Klein Thomas Klein
Comments: Photographs. 1 adult male, breeding plumage. Observed from 6-8 feet, several sightings, binoculars used. Clear, sunny. Notes made during sighting.
Vote Comments: 339
Dickcissel
94-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 20 April 1994 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 23 N Range: 110 W Section: SESW 33 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: On or next to Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Reporter: Adam Halvorson Observer(s): Adam Halvorson
Comments: Adult male; breeding plumage.
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Tricolored Blackbird
91-024 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: June 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yard Reporter: Wilson Sellner Observer(s): Wilson Sellner
Comments:
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Eastern Meadowlark
92-060 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 28 May 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 21 Township: Range: Section: City: Lingle Distance and Direction from City: NW Descriptive Location: Rest area between Guernsey and Lingle Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments:
Vote Comments: 340
Rusty Blackbird
88-139 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 January 1984 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: The Piggery Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold Bud Stratton James Herold Oliver Scott
Comments: 1 male, 1 female; winter plumage.
Vote Comments:
Rusty Blackbird
88-140 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 6 March 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dubois Reporter: Margaret Abbott Observer(s): Margaret Abbott
Comments: Immature.
Vote Comments:
Rusty Blackbird
92-035 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15-16,30 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: East of sewer ponds Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Josephine Larson Forrest Luke Janis Steenberg
Comments:
Vote Comments: 341
Rusty Blackbird
93-094 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 1993 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 34 N Range: 79 W Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: Southwest side of Soda Lake; in dead tree by intake pond Reporter: Verna Herold Observer(s): Verna Herold James Herold
Comments: 1 male, 1 female.
Vote Comments:
Rusty Blackbird
97-048 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 23 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 18 Township: 28 N Range: 89 W Section: NE 7 City: Muddy Gap Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles N Descriptive Location: Willow Creek, 6 miles NW of Hwy. 220-287 junction Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward
Comments: Bill and legs black; eyes yellow; crown, nape, and back rusty; body rusty-brown with contrasting dark tail.
Vote Comments: Good description; careful observer.
Rusty Blackbird
97-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 6 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 79 W Section: 9 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Backyard of 5240 Alcova Hwy., Casper Reporter: Gloria Lawrence Observer(s): Gloria Lawrence
Comments: Broad, buff eyebrow; back and crown rusty; gray over tail.
Vote Comments: Photo confirms acceptance. 342
Rusty Blackbird
97-050 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 October 1997 Number Seen: 2 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: 51 N Range: 81 W Section: 16 City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: 6 miles NE Descriptive Location: Healy Reservoir, between Buffalo and Ucross Reporter: Judy Ward Observer(s): Judy Ward
Comments: Bill black; eyes yellow; crown bright rust; wide buffy supercilium extending from lores to behind eye.
Vote Comments: Good description; careful observer.
Great-tailed Grackle
01-013 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 April 2001 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 27 Township: 23 N Range: 68 Section: 8 City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: 4 miles NW Descriptive Location: Rock Lake Reporter: David B. McDonald Observer(s): David B. McDonald
Comments: Extremely exaggerated tail.
Vote Comments:
Great-tailed Grackle
89-064 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 13 May 1989 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Warren Air Force Base Reporter: Ronald Ryder Observer(s): Ronald Ryder
Comments:
Vote Comments: 343
Great-tailed Grackle
91-039 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 12 1991 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Evanston Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: North side Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rich Dean Marie Adams
Comments:
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Great-tailed Grackle
96-028 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 25 May 1996 Number Seen: 1 County: Goshen Latilong: 28 Township: 22 N Range: 61 W Section: 25 City: Yoder Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1 mile south of ponds at Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg Donna Walgren Bruce Walgren David Boyd
Comments: Observed for 20 minutes from 15-75 yards with Zeiss 10 x 40 binoculars and Takahashie FCT 65.
Vote Comments: Excellent description.
Orchard Oriole
96-009 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 8 July 1987 Number Seen: 6 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 54 N Range: 77 W Section: SE 9 City: Arvada Distance and Direction from City: Near Descriptive Location: Powder River near Arvada, WY Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Norman Collins Jim Collins
Comments: Photographs with 35mm Canon T70 and 200 lens. 1 male, 1 female, 1 first year male, and 3 fledglings observed with 7x35 and 10x40 binoculars.
Vote Comments: Description of male is convincing, dark chestnut eliminates all others. Poor description of female. 344
Hooded Oriole
97-052 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 30 N Range: 67 W Section: City: Glendo Distance and Direction from City: ~5 mi. SW Descriptive Location: Glendo State Park, Custer Cove Campground Reporter: Pat Deibert Observer(s): Pat Deibert
Comments: Robin-sized bird; long, pointed bill; tip, back, and sides of head completely orange; upperparts orange except wings.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
Baltimore Oriole
06-019 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 25 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 26 Township: Range: Section: City: Saragoga Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Saratoga, WY Reporter: Francis Bergquist Observer(s): Francis Bergquist
Comments: Photograph.
Vote Comments:
Baltimore Oriole
97-051 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 28 May 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: 27 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Sheridan, WY Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Black bill, head, nape, upper back, and bib; lower back orange; tail black with orange on outside of tail.
Vote Comments: Good description; careful observer. 345
Baltimore Oriole
98-037 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 20 May 1998 Number Seen: 1 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 65 W Section: 7 City: Wheatland Distance and Direction from City: 12 mi. NE Descriptive Location: Grayrocks Reservoir boat ramp and camping area Reporter: Neal Romine Observer(s): Neal Romine Diana Romine
Comments: Photograph. Black bill, head, neck, back; orange underparts; wings black with white on edges.
Vote Comments: Good description of critical ID features.
Scott's Oriole
04-030 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 26 May 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Juniper woodland, old highway ~4 miles south of Twin Reporter: Eva Crane Observer(s): Eva Crane
Comments: Dark, pointed bill; dark head and face; darkish greenish crown and upperparts; two white wingbars; long, green tail.
Vote Comments:
Scott's Oriole
97-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 29 June 1997 Number Seen: 1 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: 17 N Range: 106 W Section: NW 26 City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 7 miles SE Descriptive Location: East side of Little Firehole Road, 5.4 miles south of Hwy. 191 junction Reporter: Rick Steenberg Observer(s): Rick Steenberg
Comments: Black head; grayish-brown crown with black streaking; back grayish-brown; lower back greenish-yellow.
Vote Comments: Good description. 346
Brambling
88-141 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 18,23Nov, 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Debbie Patton Darrel Downing Virginia Patton
Comments: Probably a female; basic plumage.
Vote Comments:
Brambling
88-142 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 10-26 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: 9 Township: Range: Section: City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Dubois Reporter: Mary Back Observer(s): Mary Back Elaine Welty Laney Hicks
Comments: Photograph submitted to American Birds but photographer requested it be returned.
Vote Comments:
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
06-020 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4P Date: 18 July 2005 Number Seen: 6 County: Albany Latilong: 26 Township: 16 N Range: 80 W Section: 24 City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 1 mi southwest of Medicine Bow Peak just west of Carbon County Line, Zone 13T Reporter: David McDonald Observer(s): David McDonald Tom Parchman
Comments: Nest photographs; 1 male, 1 female, 4 unknown gender. Bill conical, pointed; lacks conspicuous gray cap; rosy patches on flanks of male and warm golden-brown upperparts; warm brown underparts. Vote Comments: 347
Purple Finch
88-143 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 8 November 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Female or immature male.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
88-144 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 20 March 1985 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 379 West Works Street Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Mary Kusma
Comments: Female or immature male.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
88-145 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 26-27 April 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Female or young male.
Vote Comments: 348
Purple Finch
88-146 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 1 Nov. - 1 1983 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Story Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Story Reporter: Marian Collins Observer(s): Marian Collins
Comments:
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Purple Finch
88-147 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 16,19,21 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing Darrel Downing
Comments: Immature or adult female.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
88-148 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 17 May 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Big Horn Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Big Horn Reporter: Florence Spring Observer(s): Florence Spring
Comments:
Vote Comments: 349
Purple Finch
88-149 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 19-23 1980 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Female or immature male.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
89-049 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 9 1988 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Female or immature male.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
92-075 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 3 October 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Lucy Rognstad's cabin porch Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Lucy Rognstad Gloria Lawrence
Comments: 1 male, 1 female.
Vote Comments: 350
Purple Finch
93-026 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 21 May 1993 Number Seen: 10 County: Teton Latilong: 8 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Grand Teton National Park, canoe launch parking lot at String Lake Reporter: Stuart Healy Observer(s): Stuart Healy
Comments:
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Purple Finch
95-053 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10,11Apr 1995 Number Seen: 2 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road, in yard Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: 1 adult male, 1 female or juvenile male.
Vote Comments:
Purple Finch
95-059 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 17 May 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments: Observer is familiar with all Carpodacus finches.
Vote Comments: 351
Purple Finch
95-060 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1995 Number Seen: 1 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: 53 N Range: 65 W Section: City: Devils Tower Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 289 Lytle Creek Road Reporter: George San Miguel Observer(s): George San Miguel
Comments:
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Purple Finch
96-014 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 15 1996 Number Seen: 6 County: Park Latilong: 2 Township: 53 N Range: 101 W Section: 31 City: Cody Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1302 Salsbury Avenue, Cody Reporter: Cheryl Wright Observer(s): Cheryl Wright Wilma Morris
Comments: Observed at feeding stations at two houses from 15 November 1995 to 14 January 1996.
Vote Comments: Question identification.
White-winged Crossbill
06-021 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7 January 2000 Number Seen: 12 County: Lincoln Latilong: 15 Township: 34 N Range: 114 W Section: City: Daniel Distance and Direction from City: W Descriptive Location: North Horse Creek, Wyoming Range, CONUS 27, Zone Reporter: Susan Patla Observer(s): Susan Patla Tom Laurion Bob Oakleaf
Comments: Dark bill with crossed tips; reddish or yellowish head and upperparts (males and females in flock); dark wings with distinct, broad, white wingbars; dark tail.
Vote Comments: 352
White-winged Crossbill
88-150 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 5 July 1984 Number Seen: 1 County: Teton Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Bunsen Park Trail Reporter: Joe Zarki Observer(s): Joe Zarki
Comments:
Vote Comments: Description not conclusive.
White-winged Crossbill
88-151 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 19 1981 Number Seen: 20 County: Crook Latilong: 7 Township: Range: Section: City: Sundance Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Cook Lake Road Reporter: Jean Adams Observer(s): Jean Adams
Comments: Males and females.
Vote Comments: Lacks sufficient descriptive details.
White-winged Crossbill
88-152 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 25 June 1981 Number Seen: 1 County: Carbon Latilong: 19 Township: 26 N Range: 84 W Section: SESE 33 City: Sinclair Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Seminoe Mountains Reporter: Sam Fitton Observer(s): Sam Fitton
Comments: Male; spring plumage.
Vote Comments: 353
White-winged Crossbill
92-044 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 18 June 1992 Number Seen: 4 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Yellowstone National Park, 2 miles from Mount Reporter: Rudy Gelis Observer(s): Rudy Gelis
Comments: 1 male, 3 fledging; 1 fledging acted as if food begging.
Vote Comments:
White-winged Crossbill
92-045 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 4 August 1992 Number Seen: 1 County: Park Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 6 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park Reporter: Frank Odasz Observer(s): Frank Odasz
Comments: Female sunning itself in a cottonwood.
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Hoary Redpoll
05-023 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 14 June 2005 Number Seen: 1 County: Sheridan Latilong: 4 Township: 55 N Range: 88 W Section: 11 City: Burgess Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles E Descriptive Location: U.S. Hwy. 14, 5 miles east of Burgess Junction Reporter: Barry Kreigel Observer(s): Barry Kreigel Cindy Custard
Comments: Very small yellow/ivory bill; head and neck buffy with darker faint streaks; bright red cap; black bib; wings with white bar at median and greater coverts; black primaries; tail black and slightly forked. Vote Comments: 354
Hoary Redpoll
88-153 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 7-9 Nov, 16 1984 Number Seen: 2 County: Sheridan Latilong: 5 Township: 56 N Range: 84 W Section: NESE 28 City: Sheridan Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 371 Crescent Drive Reporter: Helen Downing Observer(s): Helen Downing
Comments: Nonbreeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
01-014 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 15 & 20 2000 Number Seen: 5 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Town of Green River, Zone 12T Reporter: Duane Kerr Observer(s): Duane Kerr
Comments: Notched tail; white bars and markings on upper part of wings; dark, wedge-shaped bill; smaller than American Goldfinch.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
02-027 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 5-7 June 2002 Number Seen: 2 County: Fremont Latilong: 10 Township: 1 N Range: 4 E Section: NE 31 City: Riverton Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 3901 Tam O'Shanter, Riverton Reporter: Vicki Axthelm Observer(s): Vicki Axthelm Bob Hargis Tom Axthelm
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: 355
Lesser Goldfinch
04-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 2 2003 Number Seen: 2 County: Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 34 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: ~1/8 mile south of Hwy. 26, North Platte River bridge Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik
Comments: Adult male and female, winter plumage. Pale yellow bill; black head, back, and tail; yellow chin; black wings with white marks on primaries.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
04-033 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 October 2003 Number Seen: 1 County: Yellowstone Latilong: 1 Township: Range: Section: City: Jackson Distance and Direction from City: N Descriptive Location: West shore of Yellowstone Lake NW of ? Island pullout Reporter: Terry McEneaney Observer(s): Terry McEneaney
Comments: Yellow; dark cap; greenish-gray nape and mantle; dark wings with a cream wingbar; black wings; bold white patches on wings and tail.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
05-025 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: June 2004 Number Seen: 2 County: Platte Latilong: 21 Township: 27 N Range: 66 W Section: 35 City: Guernsey Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 860 Riverdale Street Reporter: Ken Kranik Observer(s): Ken Kranik Gene Franck
Comments: Photographs.
Vote Comments: 356
Lesser Goldfinch
07-011 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 26 May & 9 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Weston Latilong: 14 Township: Range: Section: City: Newcastle Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 7 Duff Avenue, Newcastle, WY Reporter: Grace Logan Observer(s): Grace Logan Jason Logan
Comments: Photographs. Bill short, black; head black from below eyes over crown to nape; neck black/greenish on top, yellow below; upperparts black/greenish on back; wings black with white spots and wing bars; underparts bright yellow; tail, legs, feet black. Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
07-040 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 8 July 2006 Number Seen: 1 County: Fremont Latilong: Township: Range: Section: ZONE City: Dubois Distance and Direction from City: 5 miles SE Descriptive Location: 5 miles southeast of Dubois, WY just off Hwy. 287 Reporter: Ralph Moldenhauer Observer(s): Ralph Moldenhauer Marlene Moldenhauer
Comments: Photographs. Green-backed form. Bill conical, gray-blackish; crown black; nape greenish; throat/chin yellow; uppers greenish, light blackish streaks; underparts yellow; wings black and white; tail dark, blackish; legs, feet grayish to blackish. Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
07-041 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: December 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 28 Township: Range: Section: City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: Kitchen window feeder 502 East 24th Street Cheyenne, Reporter: Carole Eppler Observer(s): Carole Eppler
Comments: Photographs. Bill gray, conical; head mostly dark on top, yellow below bill; neck, upperparts dark; underparts yellow; wings black and white, similar to American Goldfinch; goldfinch size, shape, bill. Vote Comments: 357
Lesser Goldfinch
07-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 4 May 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Uinta Latilong: 22 Township: Range: Section: City: Evanston Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1036 Summit Street Evanston, WY 6,807 feet Reporter: Jim Woolf Observer(s): Jim Woolf
Comments: Photograph. Adult male. Bill dark; black cap; neck and back green; underparts yellow; wings black with white patches at base of primaries.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
07-043 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 2PLK Date: 2-3 2007 Number Seen: 1 County: Albany Latilong: 27 Township: Range: Section: City: Laramie Distance and Direction from City: In town Descriptive Location: 1315 East Baker Street Laramie, WY Reporter: Deb Paulson Observer(s): Deb Paulson Bill Baker
Comments: Photographs. Immature male. Head had rimmed black cap, with the middle of the head a bit lighter.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
91-042 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 29 June 1991 Number Seen: 3 County: Sweetwater Latilong: 23 Township: Range: Section: City: Green River Distance and Direction from City: 60 miles S Descriptive Location: Reporter: Forrest Luke Observer(s): Forrest Luke Rick Steenberg
Comments:
Vote Comments: 358
Lesser Goldfinch
92-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 May 1992 Number Seen: 2 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: Range: Section: City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: S Descriptive Location: Bates Creek on Garret's Ranch Reporter: Jim Lawrence Observer(s): Jim Lawrence Bud Stratton Gloria Lawrence Wilmer/An Hines
Comments: 1 male, 1 female; breeding plumage.
Vote Comments:
Lesser Goldfinch
94-017 Accept/Reject: R Evidence Category: Date: 6 February 1994 Number Seen: 18 County: Fremont Latilong: 17 Township: Range: Section: City: Lander Distance and Direction from City: WNW Descriptive Location: Backyard of 30 Meandering Way, near Baldwin Creek Reporter: Susan Tromble Observer(s): Susan Tromble
Comments: Adult males and females.
Vote Comments: Lacks sufficient descriptive detail to eliminate similar species.
Lesser Goldfinch
95-061 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 3 Date: 10 1990 Number Seen: 1 County: Johnson Latilong: 5 Township: Range: Section: City: Buffalo Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: 60 West Brock Street Reporter: Larry Wallace Observer(s): Larry Wallace
Comments:
Vote Comments: 359
Lawrence's Goldfinch
99-032 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 4 Date: 17 June 1999 Number Seen: 1 County: Laramie Latilong: 21 Township: 25 N Range: 61 W Section: SENE City: Cheyenne Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: Outside of curve of County Road 41 and south of Interstate Reporter: David Felley Observer(s): David Felley
Comments: General yellow on breast; black mask from crown, below throat, and surrounding pale bill is the most identifying feature; pale wing bars.
Vote Comments: First state record for Wyoming.
European Goldfinch
04-031 Accept/Reject: A Evidence Category: 6P Date: 6 June 2004 Number Seen: 1 County: Natrona Latilong: 19 Township: 33 N Range: 78 W Section: 2 City: Casper Distance and Direction from City: Descriptive Location: ~1 mile east of Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park Reporter: Gary Chase Observer(s): Gary Chase Mrs. Chase
Comments: Photographs. Adult (male?). Red face; white cheeks and back of neck; black crown to shoulders; olive-brown back; black wings; yellow wingbar.
Vote Comments: Controlled; probably released or escaped from captivity.
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As of 1 April 2009, the Wyoming Bird Records Committee has accepted 856 records and rejected 217 records. Evidence Categories: 1SLK 1SLU 2PLK 2PLU 2TLK 2TLU 3 4 4P 5 6 6P specimen; location known specimen; location unknown photograph; location known photograph; location unknown tape recording; location known tape recording; location unknown 3 or more records 2 or less records 2 or less records; photograph unverified; from literature human assisted bird/species human assisted bird; photograph
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