LOUISIANA
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
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1. English and Scientific names: Lesser
Nighthawk Chordeiles acutipennis |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: Parish:
__Cameron |
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Specific Locality:
Peveto Bird Sanctuary |
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4. Date(s) when observed: Apr 15 2014 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: All Day |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Billy Jones 202 Seamon
Rd Lake Charles, |
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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): Sunny |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Nikon d90
500mm lense also sony Binos |
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11. Distance to bird(s): less than 20ft |
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12. Duration of observation: All Day |
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13. Habitat: Partially wooded and prairie |
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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): Sitting on tree limb did a foot shuffle when it wood change positions . payed not attention to all the observers. |
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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): Buffy
colored light and dark all over. Had Buffy wing patches which lead to
concluding it to be a female. |
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16. Voice: Did not hear it |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Common Nighthawk
relied on more experienced birders who where there at the observation. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Billy Jones |
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19. Previous experience with this species: First One I
have seen |
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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: None just took pictures and
relied on experienced birders |
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b. after observation: Sibleys |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); _____memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes because the people there with me are very good at what they do. |
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23. Date:_04-15-2014_________Time:__All
Day._____ |
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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? __Yes________________ |
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