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: Townsend’s Warbler Setophaga townsendi |
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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: _BRAS Peveto
Sanctuary________________________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 1 Oct. 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: mid/late afternoon |
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6. Reporting observer and address: B. Mac. Myers III Eunice, LA 70535 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Paul Conover (I think he got some sort of look at it) |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Devin Bosler found the bird earlier and
told us about it |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): pretty good for looking, but somewhat
tricky for photos |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10x42
Eagle optics good condition |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 50 ft.??? |
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12. Duration of observation: a couple of minutes, but it
was popping in and out of sight in the foliage. After my first good look at
it I spent most of my time trying to get a photo. I am aware that some LBRC members
dislike and seldom
accept any sight records, so I wasted time when I could have
been studying the bird trying to photograph it. |
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13. Habitat: coastal chenier, in
upper branches of live oak |
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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): Actively foraging among foliage of
live oak |
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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): I
had been alerted to its presence by D. Bosler and
immediately recognized it when it came into view. Obviously a “Dendroica” of the Black-throated Green type. Olive above
with some darker markings (broken stripes/dashes). Gray wings with bold white
wingbars. Bold blackish cheeks framed by yellow. My
initial impression was that the bird’s throat and extreme upper breast were
mostly blackish, indicating a probable adult male. Unfortunately this was
something I was unable to further study due to attempts to photograph the
bird. One photo appears to show this, but the other two do not. I think they
are probably washed out from over exposure, but…. D. Bosler
was also of the opinion that it was probably an adult male. Below the black
of throat/upper breast there was yellow (also washed out in photos), becoming
white on the belly. The flanks were boldly streaked with black. |
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16. Voice: not heard |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Pretty distinctive, nothing to suggest TOWA x HEWA hybrid |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): 3 photos by me, submitted earlier |
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19. Previous experience with this species: a few in LA,
some out west , mostly not recently |
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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 |
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b. after observation: Dunn and Garrett concerning age/sex
and possible hybrids |
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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.
And very brief notes just after observation |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: yes |
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23. Date:_26 Jan. 2012_________Time:_3:40 pm______ |
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1,
adult male in basic