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.

1. English and Scientific names: Bell’s Vireo (Vireo bellii)

2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage):

1, Bright Adult, molting into alternate

3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) _______Jefferson_____________________________________

Specific Locality: ___Behind Grand Isle Sureway TNC_Leblanc tract. ______________________________________________________

4. Date(s) when observed:

3/7/2011

5. Time(s) of day when observed:

3:00 pm

6. Reporting observer and address:

Colin Boeh droppingnext@hotmail. com

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

8. Other observers who independently identified the bird(s):

Allison Kocek

9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Overcast, but adequate

10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):

Swift binoculars, 10 x 42, good condition

11. Distance to bird(s):

25-40 feet away, 10-30 feet above ground

12. Duration of observation:

5 minutes

13. Habitat:

Mixed live oak forest

14. Behavior of bird / circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): Foraging

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): Small vireo with bright yellow flanks and undertail coverts, two wing bars seen with one being slightly bolder, pale throat, and a very pale spectacle bar on one side of its face.

16. Voice: none heard

17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation):

Blue headed and white eyed vireo were eliminated by the yellow undertail coverts and the lack of spectacles. Philedelphia and Warbling eliminated by the presence of wing bars.

18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?):

19. Previous experience with this species:

Arizona native Allison Kocek had seen quite a few in previous years, she was helpful in making the identification.

20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification):

a. at time of observation: Sibley guide to birds was used while observing the individual

b. after observation:

21. This description is written from: _____ notes made during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes made after the observation (date:_____); _____memory.

22. Are you positive of your identification if not, explain:

Yes

23. Signature of reporter: _______________Colin Boeh_______________Date:_3/8/2011_________Time:__12:21_____

24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
portions of this report on its webite? ___yes_____________________

If yes, may we include your name with the report? __yes________________

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