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English and Scientific names: |
Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera)
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Number of individuals: |
2 |
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Locality: |
Cameron
Parish |
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Specific Locality: |
Cameron Prairie Refuge - Pintail Drive - East
side of northeast corner |
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Date(s) when observed: |
March 22, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
4:36 PM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas Finnie |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
None |
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Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s) |
Paul Conover found three Cinnamon Teal on
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at this location. Dave
Patton observed a Cinnamon Teal on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at this location. |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Clear skies ... late afternoon light behind
me, illuminating the bird. |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300 . 400mm |
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Distance to bird(s): |
200 yards |
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Duration of observation: |
1.5 hours |
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Habitat: |
Fresh water marsh off of |
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Behavior of bird: |
Feeding ... dabbling for food |
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Description: |
See picture |
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Voice: |
Not vocal |
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Similar species: |
See picture |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Picture taken by me, Thomas Finnie |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Bagged one while duck hunting. |
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Identification aids: |
Peterson's Field Guide |
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This description is written from: |
See picture |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes, see picture |
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Date and time: |
March 22,
2010 10:40 PM |