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English and Scientific names: |
Ferruginous
Hawk, Buteo regalis |
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Number of individuals: |
one,
light juvenile |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
North
side of Highway 82 about 1.5 miles west of Peveto Woods. |
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Date(s) when observed: |
10-30-10 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
2:00
pm |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Stephen
Pagans West
Monroe, LA |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Joan
Brown |
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Other observers not accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Dave
Patton |
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Light
conditions: |
Clear,
sunny with hawk facing the sun and in full sunlight. |
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Optical
equipment: |
Zeiss
10X binoculars in good condition Canon
5D Mark II camera with 400 mm lens. |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
About
80 yards. |
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Duration
of observation: |
About
20 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Open
grown hardwoods. |
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Behavior of bird: |
Bird
was sitting in snag while resting. |
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Description: |
Hawk
had white breast, small brown specks on the belly, fine streaking on top and
side of head and back of head and side of neck. Also, there was a distinct eyeline. |
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Voice: |
None |
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Similar
species: |
Don't
know of another hawk that is similar. |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Photographs
by Steve Pagans |
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Previous experience: |
None |
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Identification aids: |
Bird
books and other birders on site. |
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Notes? |
Memory
and scrutiny of photographs. |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
11-3-10,
10:20 am |