English and Scientific names:

Audubon’s Warbler

Number of individuals: 

One present

Locality: LOUISIANA

Cameron Parish

Specific Locality:

Peveto Woods Bird Sanctuary

Date(s) when observed:

April 26, 2010

Time(s) of day when observed:  

11:18 AM

Reporting observer and address:

Tom Finnie,

Sulphur, LA 70665

Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):

Robby Bacon

Other observers who independently identified the bird(s)

None

Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light):

Sun shiny day, bird shaded by trees

Optical equipment: 

Nikon D300, 400mm lens

Distance to bird(s): 

25 yards

Duration of observation:

Three minutes

Habitat: 

Peveto Woods Bird Sanctuary sitting low to ground.

Behavior of bird: 

Flying about woodlot sitting on old giant ragweed stalk low to the ground.

Description:

See attached pictures …

Voice:

Silent

Similar species:

See attached pictures.

Photographs or tape recordings obtained?

Photographed by me.

Previous experience with this species: 

None

Identification aids:

Robby Bacon discovered the bird and pointed it out.; Peterson’s Field Guide

This description is written from: 

 

Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain: 

 

Yes, see pictures.

Date and time: 

8/12/2010  Time: 1:35 AM