English and Scientific names:	Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway)
Number of individuals:	Two adults.
Locality: LOUISIANA:	Cameron Parish
Specific Locality:	LA Hwy 82, at Mile post 7, two miles west of entrance to Hackberry Ridge and West Johnson Bayou Gas Field (Secret Place).
Date(s) when observed:	April 22, 2005
Time(s) of day when observed:	12:16 p.m.
Reporting observer and address:	David J. L'Hoste New Orleans, LA
Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light):	Clear skies; mid-day light.
Optical equipment:	Canon 400mm 1:5.6L telephot lens B&L 10 x 40 binoculars
Distance to bird(s):	60 - 1000 feet
Duration of observation:	30 seconds
Habitat:	Marsh/Cameron Prairie
Behavior of bird:	One bird was observed being mobbed in flight by blackbirds. Upon exiting my auto, a second bird was observed flying along other side of highway 82. Both birds were generally flying west along highway 82, then made a wide turn to the north and east. Birds were last seen flying NW.
Description:	Birds were size of large raptors (i.e. rtha). Observed four white corners on the birds- head/neck, tail and primaries. Orange facial skin, large beak, and black cap were observed.
Voice:	None heard.
Similar species:
Photographs or tape recordings obtained?	Two photos taken by reporting observer are attached or will follow by email.
Previous experience with this species:	Crested Caracara previously observed in Calcasieu Parish and on approximately four occasions in Texas.
Identification aids:	At time of observation: None. After observation: http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i3620id.html
This description is written from:	Memory.
Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain:	Yes.
Reporter:	David J. L'Hoste
Date and time:	4/27/05 7:40 p.m.