LOUISIANA
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Great Kiskadee |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: |
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Specific Locality: __White Lake Conservation Area, approx
6 miles south of Gueydan, just south of |
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4. Date(s) when observed:
4-7-11 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 1030am- noon |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Toddy Guidry, |
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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): |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Light was good, early morning
sunlight. Several sightings of the birds at different angles. Nest in partial
sun, shaded by tree limbs. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Leica 8X42
binocs, Nikon D5000, 300mm lens |
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11. Distance to bird(s): from 15 feet to 30 yards. 15 feet to nest. |
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12. Duration of observation: several sightings, from 1-10
minutes each. |
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13. Habitat: high ground/spoil banks with oaks, pecans and
other hardwoods surrounded by freshwater marsh. |
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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): Birds were flying around the nest and
nearby trees constantly, probably because we were so close to nest and didn’t
realize at first. We found the nest and then staked out the tree, the female
flew to the tree, called several times and then flew to the nest and entered
the nest. She did not come out for at least an hour. |
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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): no real comparisons to other species, both
sexes appear to be similar, visual ID is unmistakable. See photos. |
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16. Voice: very
distinct “kiskadee” call heard numerous times. |
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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?): |
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19. Previous experience with this species: |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation: distinctive call, unmistakable
visual ID |
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b. after observation: |
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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. Date:_4-16-11____
Time:___800pm____ |
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2
adults, 1 male 1 female