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: Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) |
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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: |
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4. Date(s) when observed:
March 5, 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 6:45 – 7:00 AM |
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6. Reporting observer and address: same as above |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): none |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): none |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light):
grayish skies with cloud cover and blustery winds |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10 x 50 Alpen binocular |
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11. Distance to bird(s):
they were about 120 feet above ground, and they within 100 yards of my
observation point. |
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12. Duration of observation: 25 seconds |
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13. Habitat:
suburban air space |
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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):
the birds were flying rapidly and fighting the strong winds |
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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 could not discern throat color; lighting
too poor. No vocalizations, but the
swifts seemed smaller than Chimney Swifts. |
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16. Voice: none |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Chimney Swifts are
very similar; they were eliminated based on seasonal distribution. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): none |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I have seen Vaux’s Swifts several times
before this observation. I have heard
them vocalize on 1-2 of these previous occasions. |
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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:
none |
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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: 95% sure they were not
Chimney Swifts |
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23. Signature of reporter: Jeffrey W. Harris Date:
March 19, 2011 Time: 9:50 AM |
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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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