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English
and Scientific names: |
Bullock's Oriole, Icterus bullockii |
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Number
of individuals: |
One male, adult to near-adult plumage |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Jefferson Parish |
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Specific
Locality: |
Observer was in back yard of 5617 Parkaire Drive; Metairie, LA. Bird was in neighbor's tree, about 75-100 ft away. |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
November 29, 2006 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
about 8:00am |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Beth Wiggins Metairie, LA |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
None |
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Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s) |
Posted link to digital photos on LABIRD, requesting confirmation |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Bright, sunny morning. Bird perched in very top of tree, clear of foilage, facing generally south. |
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Optical
equipment: |
Cannon EOS 20 D digital camera with 200mm telephoto lens and 2X extender (essentially providing 400mm range) |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
approximately 75-100 ft. |
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Duration
of observation: |
Bird was probably in top of tree for no more than 5 minutes before being observed and flew within 2 minutes of being observed. |
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Habitat:
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Urban/suburban back yard. Elm in which bird was perched was very large, and only nearby trees were significantly smaller. |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Bird was resting and observing. Sighting was several days after a fall front moved through the area and a day before another front moved through. |
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Description: |
Reference digital photos. Large white patch on wing and yellow up into side of head distinguished it from Baltimore and Orchard Orioles. |
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Voice: |
None heard. |
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Similar species: |
Again, referencing digital photos, large white patch on wing and yellow on side of head distinguished it from Baltimore and Orchard Orioles. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Digital photos taken by observer. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None. |
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Identification
aids: |
Initially referenced Peterson guide, Birds of Eastern and Central North America. after observation: = Other birders (LABIRD) seeing
digital photos. |
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This
description is written from: |
Digital photos and memory of lighting conditions. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. |
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Reporter:
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Beth Wiggins
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Date
and time: |
November 30, 2006 |