LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific
names: Cave Swallow Petrochelidon fulva |
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2. Number of individuals,
sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 6 |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA:
(parish) Vermilion |
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Specific Locality: ~5 miles
west of Gueydan, LA |
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4. Date(s) when observed:
11/Sept/2010 |
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5. Time(s) of day when
observed: ~8:30 am |
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6. Reporting observer and
address: Michael Musumeche New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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7. Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): Kevin Leigh |
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8. Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s):Kevin Leigh |
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9. Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of
light):excellent |
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10. Optical equipment
(type, power, condition):Swa. 10x42 |
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11. Distance to bird(s):
~15 meters |
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12. Duration of
observation:~10 minutes |
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13. Habitat: Open area |
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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):
Sitting on power lines; flying about |
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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): Dark rust forehead, buffy throat, orange rump. |
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16. Voice: None noted |
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17. Similar species
(include how they were eliminated by your observation):Cliff Swallow, dark throat, light forehead |
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18. Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?):Photos, same as # 6 above |
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19. Previous experience
with this species: much |
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20. Identification aids:
(list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): none |
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a. at time of observation:none |
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b. after observation: none |
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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. |
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22. Are you positive of
your identification if not, explain: |
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23. Signature of reporter:
Michael Musumeche Date: 19/March/2011 Time:7:04 am |
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