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: Black Headed Grosbeak |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): one |
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3. Locality: Parish: Lafayette |
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Locality: 216 Loranger Dr. |
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4. Date(s) when observed: Jan 28 and every day since |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: Usually Morning and
afternoon |
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6. Reporting observer and address: |
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Shirley
Bogenrief,
Lafayette, La |
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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): Erik Johnson from picture |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Good lighting |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Sony A65
camera |
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11. Distance to bird(s): about 3-5 feet |
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12. Duration of observation: About 10 minutes at a time |
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13. Habitat: Backyard |
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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): Feeding on bird seed in my back yard. |
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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): bird
feeding on bird seed |
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16. Voice: Didn't
hear it |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation): ? |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Photos by Shirley Bogenrief |
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19. Previous experience: None |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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Erik
Johnson by picture |
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Stokes field guide book |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes, by experienced birder Erik Johnson |
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23. Jan 28, about 9 am |
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