LOUISIANA
REPORT FORM
This
form is intended as a convenience in reporting observations of species on the
Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) Review List. The LBRC recommends the
use of this form or a similar format when submitting records for review (to
assure that all pertinent information is accounted for). Attach additional
pages as necessary. Please print or type. Attach xerox
of field notes, drawings, photographs, or tape recordings, if available.
Include all photos for more obscurely marked species. When completed, mail to
Secretary, Louisiana Bird Records Committee, c/o
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1. English and Scientific names: Cinnamon Teal (Anas Cyanoptera) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: Parish:
__Cameron__________________________________________ |
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Specific Locality: __Cameron Prairie—Pintail Loop—Off hwy 27 East side of loop in Canal. _____________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: Jan 3 2014 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 10: 30 am |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Billy Jones 202 Seamon Rd Lake Charles, |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Jay V Huner |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Full Sun , Sun directly behind me |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Nikon d90
500mm lense also sony Binos |
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11. Distance to bird(s): less than 30 ft. |
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12. Duration of observation: 10 min |
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13. Habitat: Water in Canal |
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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): Feeding and sitting in sun. Playing
in water. |
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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): No mistaking the male but the female
being very similar to a female Blue Winged teal sought out side help to |
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16. Voice: Did not hear it |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Nothing is similar. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Billy Jones |
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19. Previous experience with this species: observed on
previous occasions in year past. |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation: None just took pictures |
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b. after observation: Sibleys and fellow birders |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes made after the
observation (date:_____); _____memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes there’s nothing else it can be and other birders agree |
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23. Date:_01-04-2014_________Time:__5:15 P.M._____ |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? __Yes________________ |
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