English and Scientific names:	Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)
Number of individuals:	2 adults
Locality: LOUISIANA:	St. Tammany
Specific Locality:	vicinity of bathhouse at Fontainebleau State Park on Lake Pontchartrain
Date(s) when observed:	2 March 2009
Time(s) of day when observed:	10:05-10:25 AM CST
Reporting observer and address:	Justin Bosler Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):	none
Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):	none
Light conditions:	Fair skies w/ direct sunlight on subjects from just above eye level to a bit higher (only backlit when directly overhead).
Optical equipment:	Zeiss Victory FL 8x42 binocular (good condition)
Distance to bird(s):	as close as 5 meters
Duration of observation:	about 20 minutes
Habitat:	open park on lakefront w/ scattered live oaks and a few buildings/covered structures
Behavior of bird:	At first only a single adult was observed foraging fairly low over the lawn on the east side of the bathhouse. Noticeable upon initial glimpse was an in flight jizz and flight style inconsistent w/ the expected Tree Swallow. Within minutes, a second adult joined the first bird in foraging in typical swallow-like fashion around the bathhouse. Both swallows were last observed foraging over a broader area to the east of the bathhouse.
Description:	Compact, square-tailed swallow w/ rufous-orange rump, dark bluish back w/ distinct longitudinal white streaks, dark brown wings, and pale orange-buff collar separating dark bluish back and dark cap. Cheeks, sides of neck, and throat were orange-buff and contrasted markedly w/ dark rusty forehead patch and whitish belly. Sides were tinged grayish. Undertail coverts with dusky/dark brown centers. Presumed P. f. pelodoma based on size, relative paleness of orange cheeks/throat/upper breast, lack of throat/upper breast color bleeding onto sides, and date of occurrence.
Voice:	not heard.
Similar species:	Cliff Swallow (CLSW) eliminated by orange-buff cheeks, sides of neck, and throat in combination w/ dark rusty forehead patch. Melanogaster CLSW w/ cheeks and throat similar to nominate, but w/ rusty or chestnut forehead. Other swallow spp. easily eliminated by tail and wing shape, plumage coloration, and flight style. Hybrid Cave x Barn ruled out by relatively short, squared tail and typical adult CASW plumage.
Photographs or tape recordings obtained?	Record photos obtained by Justin Bosler and attached.
Previous experience with this species?	Observed on numerous occasions in TX and s. LA, twice in n. NJ, and once in se. PA.
Identification aids: at time of observation:	none
after observation:	none
Notes made from?	notes taken during the observation and memory
Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain:	Yes, 100% positive.
Reporter:	Justin Bosler
Date and time:	8 March 2009 8:00 PM CDT