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:Yellow-rumped
“Audubon’s” Warbler Dendroica coronata |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1 adult male, alternate plumage |
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3. Locality: |
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Specific Locality: __Peveto
sanctuary, east of main parking area_______________________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 27 April 2010 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: midday—afternoon |
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6. Reporting observer and address:B.
Mac. Myers III |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s):Dave Patton, others |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): not sure who, but seen previously?? |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light):variable but often excellent |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):10x42 Eagle |
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11. Distance to bird(s):variable but as close as 25-30 ft |
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12. Duration of observation: several minutes on several
different occasions |
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13. Habitat:coastal cheniere woods of live oak, hackberry, pecan, honey
locust |
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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 feeding from undercanopy of live oaks down to shrub/herb layer |
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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): Fairly large warbler. Upperparts deep
slaty-gray with sparse darker streaking on back. Yellow
coronal patch. White arcs above and below eyes, otherwise face slaty gray, perhaps darker lores.
Throat bright yellow and very cleanly demarcated. Chest very dark blackish
gray. Belly white, with dark gray streaks along flanks. Wings very dark gray
with broad white patch on median and greater wing coverts. Bright yellow
rump. |
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16. Voice: not recorded, probably not heard at all |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Distinctive. I did not see any indication of “Myrtle”
characters. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?):Dave Patton photos submitted by Myers |
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19. Previous experience with this species: several in LA,
many out west |
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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 Warbler guide |
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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 Patton
photos |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: |
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23. Signature of reporter: _Buford Mac. Myers III_____________________________Date:_11
March 2011_________Time:_12”25 pm______ |
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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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