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English
and Scientific names: |
Burrowing Owl-Athene cunicularia-Western subspecies
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Number
of individuals: |
One |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Offshore. Green Canyon |
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Specific
Locality: |
On helideck of drill ship. Also flying over water. 27d 19' N 90d 05'W. Green Canyon Block 610. |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
10/8/06 , 10/9/06 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
Midday to sundown on 10/8. Last seen at noon 10/9 |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Brad Martin 650 Dixon Blvd Apt. 25C. Cocoa, FL 32922 |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
James Doom |
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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): |
Direct sunlight diffused light haze. |
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Optical
equipment: |
8X42 Celestron Regal. Nikon DSLR with 300mm lens. |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
25 feet. |
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Duration
of observation: |
On and off for 4 hours. |
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Habitat:
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Open ocean. |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Flew over water. Occasionally hovered over water, then dropped and dipped feet.Landed on bow of vessel and helideck. |
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Description: |
Stocky bird with long legs. Large yellow eyes. Spotted back, head and breast.Spotted belly. Rounded head with no neck. |
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Voice: |
Not heard |
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Similar species: |
None.Distinguished from Florida subspecies by spotting instead of stripes on head. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Yes. Taken by Brad Martin. Attached |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification
aids: |
at time of observation: after observation: Sibley guide consulted at end of day. |
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This
description is written from: |
Notes and photo. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. Photo is unmistakeable. |
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Reporter:
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Brad Martin
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Date
and time: |
October 28, 2006. 10:00 PM |