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-whiskered Vireo, Vireo altiloquus |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) Jefferson |
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Specific Locality: Grand Isle; 1 individual in Sureway/Landry-Leblanc
Tract April 16-17-11; 1 individual on Coulon Rigaud Lane 4-17-11, possibly bird seen by Curt Sorrells
and others in nearby Grilletta Tract/Lafitte Woods
4-16-11. |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 4/16-17/11 (bird1); 4-17-11 (bird 2) |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 4-16 early afternoon; 4-17 late morning for both |
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6. Reporting observer and address: David P, Muth, 2765 Orchid St., New Orleans |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Bird 1 stake-out,
many observers; Bird 2, I was alone, but presumably seen by others in nearby
tract. |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Bird 1 stake-out; 2 probably
stakeout. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): various
but sunny |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Eagle Optics Platinum Ranger 10x40 |
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11. Distance to bird(s): less than 25 feet |
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12. Duration of observation: less than one minute |
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13. Habitat: (1)
chenier/maritime oak forest; (2) ‘red’ mulberry in yard adjacent to
chenier/maritime oak forest. |
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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): Both observations during Migratory Bird
Festival, numerous observers present. Bird 1 was glimpsed both times after
other observers alerted me to presence in general vicinity; Bird 2 was
spotted serendipitously as I walked the lane. |
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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 1—I searched for a red-eyed type
vireo until I found the bird with black whisker; thereafter I tried
unsuccessfully to obtain photos, so no real study of plumage, but both days it
fit my search image of a dull red-eye type with a fairly large bill. Bird 2
can be seen in photo. |
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16. Voice: not
heard |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): malar stripe
eliminates REVI |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): yes of 2, by DPM, attached |
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19. Previous experience with this species: yes, numerous birds in Louisiana |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): n |
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21. This description is written from: _____ 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: |
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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? y |
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Two—technically there is a slim chance
only one highly mobile bird was involved.