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English
and Scientific names: |
Red-necked-necked
Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus
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Number
of individuals: |
2 in Fall plummage. |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Offshore Green Canyon. 100 miles offshore. |
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Specific
Locality: |
27d 19' N 90d 05'W. Green Canyon Block 610 |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
October 10, 2006 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
2:35 PM |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Brad Martin 650 Dixon Blvd. Cocoa, Fl 32922 |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
None |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
None |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Full sun. |
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Optical
equipment: |
300 mm camera lens |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
50 ft. |
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Duration
of observation: |
One minute. |
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Habitat:
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Open ocean |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Dipping into prop wash of vessel that was tied to ours. Circled vessel. |
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Description: |
Medium sized shorebird. Stripes on wings. Streaky body, streak on wing. |
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Voice: |
None |
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Similar species: |
Red Phalarope. Eliminated by streaky back. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photo by Brad Martin |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Several sightings east coast. |
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Identification
aids: |
after observation: Sibley Guide after observation: Sibley Guide |
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This
description is written from: |
From photo. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
No. Would like review of photo by others. Identified by location, time of year and photo. |
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Reporter:
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Brad Martin
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Date
and time: |
October 28,2006. 11:30 PM |