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English and Scientific names: |
Lesser Nighthawk |
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Number of individuals: |
One |
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Locality: |
Cameron Parish |
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Specific Locality: |
Peveto Sanctuary |
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Date(s) when observed: |
May 1, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
2:08 PM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Thomas Finnie + five other birders |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
A Lesser Nighthawk has been observed recently at Peveto Sanctuary by other birders. |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Sunny, clear day |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300 + 400mm Lens |
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Distance to bird(s): |
Thirty yards |
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Duration of observation: |
Thirty minutes |
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Habitat: |
Peveto Sanctuary
- Oak woodlot on cheniere close to Gulf. |
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Behavior of bird: |
Bird sitting motionless on a limb appearing to be sleeping. |
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Description: |
See picture for details of Lesser Nighthawk. |
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Voice: |
Not vocal. |
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Similar species: |
See picture for details of Lesser Nighthawk. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographed by Thomas Maddox and Thomas Finnie. Photographs
being emailed. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Seen on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Peveto
Sanctuary in presence of Paul Conover, Dave Patton, Matt
Pontiff, Gary Pontiff, Thomas Finnie and myself. |
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Identification aids: |
Peterson's Guide |
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This description is written from: |
See attached picture. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
May 1, 2010 @ 7:37 PM |