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English
and Scientific names: |
Black-legged
Kittiwake.
Rissa tridactyla
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Number
of individuals: |
one immature |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf, Green Canyon Block 610. |
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Specific
Locality: |
Latitude 27d 19'N, |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
Decemder 24, 2006 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
Early afternoon |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Brad Martin |
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Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Leif Halverson |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Overcast. |
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Optical
equipment: |
8X42 Celestron Regal binocular. Excellent. Nikon N70s with 400mm vibration reduction lense. Excellent |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
300 feet. |
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Duration
of observation: |
Several hours. |
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Habitat:
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Open Ocean |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Bird was flying, feeding and resting on water with a flock of Pomarine Jaegers. |
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Description: |
Small gull size. Grey back with Black leading edge of wings, forming M pattern. Grey cheek mark and dark band on upper side of neck. White tail with black tip. Black bill. |
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Voice: |
Not heard |
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Similar species: |
Juvenile Bonapartes Gull is similar but lacks neck band and has more white on outer wing. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Yes. Four good photos taken by me. Submitted. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Observed many on a pelagic trip off New York in 1996. |
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Identification
aids: |
at time of observation: Kaufman's Birds of
North America and the National Geographic Complete Birds of North America
consulted. |
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This
description is written from: |
Description written from photos and notes taken at time of observation. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. Everything is right for immature BL Kittewake. Photos reviewed by Steve Cardiff. |
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Reporter:
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Brad Martin
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Date
and time: |
March 10, 2007. 1:50 pm. |