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English and Scientific names: |
Ferruginous Hawk
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Number of individuals: |
One |
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Locality: |
Cameron Parish |
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Specific Locality: |
Next to Rec Center east of
Johnson Bayou |
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Date(s) when observed: |
November 2, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
12:43 PM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas Finnie, Sulphur, LA |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Robby Bacon |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
James Beck (finder of the
bird) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Overcast day |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300 |
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Distance to bird(s): |
Forty yards |
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Duration of observation: |
Fifteen minutes |
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Habitat: |
Low grassy fields |
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Behavior of bird: |
Sitting on pole |
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Description: |
The attached picture
clearly identifies the Ferruginous Hawk |
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Voice: |
Not vocal |
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Similar species: |
The attached picture
clearly identifies the Ferruginous Hawk. |
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Photographs or tape recordings
obtained? |
Photographed by me. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification aids: |
Peterson’s Guide |
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This description is written from: |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
November 2, 2010 Time: 10:00 PM |