LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
This form is intended as a convenience in reporting observations of species on the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) Review List. The LBRC recommends the use of this form or a similar format when submitting records for review (to assure that all pertinent information is accounted for). Attach additional pages as necessary. Please print or type. Attach xerox of field notes, drawings, photographs, or tape recordings, if available. Include all photos for more obscurely marked species. When completed, mail to Secretary, Louisiana Bird Records Committee, c/o Museum of Natural Science, 119 Foster Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3216.
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1. English and Scientific names:
Anna’s Hummingbird Calypte anna |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes,
ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) West Carroll ____________________________________________ |
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Specific Locality: _8791 Hwy 2, Oak Grove, LA 71263 ________________________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: First
seen 11/4/2011; 11/5/11—11/13/11; 11/17/11—until present date 11/27/11
(I made my Anna’s id on 11/6/11.) |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed:
Initially at 5 pm; subsequently at various times of the day |
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6. Reporting observer and
address: Roselie Overby, Oak Grove, LA 71263 |
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7. Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s): Steve Pagans, Nancy Newfield |
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9. Light conditions (position of
bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Cloudy
when I first made my identification; looking through glass sliding door. |
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10. Optical equipment (type,
power, condition): Bausch & Lomb Elites/10x42/good condition but old |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 3 ft to
5 ft. |
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12. Duration of
observation: Initially several 1-2 minute observations throughout the
day on 11/6/11. |
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13. Habitat: Feeder at edge of
porch with yard edged by trees, brush. |
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14. Behavior of bird /
circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress
habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): |
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15. Description (include only
what was actually seen, not what "should" have been seen; include
if possible: total length/relative size compared to other familiar species,
body bulk, shape, proportions, bill, eye, leg, and plumage characteristics.
Stress features that separate it from similar species): |
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16. Voice: I did not hear
it initially but I have since heard it chip and give a buzzy song. |
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17. Similar species (include how
they were eliminated by your observation): I could see no rusty color
anywhere on the bird to eliminate Selasphorus sp. Gorget and crown
eliminated Ruby-throated. |
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18. Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Taken through glass by
Roselie Overby with a Sony Cyber-shot. Will try to attach. |
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19. Previous experience with this
species: Very little. Observed an adult male in AZ. |
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20. Identification aids: (list
books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation:
Peterson Guides Hummingbirds of NA |
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b. after observation: Internet
photos, Nancy Newfield, photos from Steve Pagans |
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21. This description is written
from: ___X__ notes made during the observation (_____notes
attached?);_____notes made after the observation (date:_____); ___X__memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your
identification if not, explain: Yes |
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23. Signature of reporter: Roselie Overby
______________Date:_11/27/2011_________Time:_9:07 am______ |
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24. May the LBRC have permission
to display this report or |
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If yes, may we include your name
with the report? _____Yes_____________ |
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