English and Scientific names: |
Ferruginous
Hawk, Buteo regalis |
Number of individuals: |
one,
light juvenile |
Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Cameron |
Specific Locality: |
North
side of Highway 82 about 1.5 miles west of Peveto Woods. |
Date(s) when observed: |
10-30-10 |
Time(s)
of day when observed: |
2:00
pm |
Reporting observer and address: |
Stephen
Pagans West
Monroe, LA |
Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Joan
Brown |
Other observers not accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Dave
Patton |
Light
conditions: |
Clear,
sunny with hawk facing the sun and in full sunlight. |
Optical
equipment: |
Zeiss
10X binoculars in good condition Canon
5D Mark II camera with 400 mm lens. |
Distance
to bird(s): |
About
80 yards. |
Duration
of observation: |
About
20 minutes |
Habitat: |
Open
grown hardwoods. |
Behavior of bird: |
Bird
was sitting in snag while resting. |
Description: |
Hawk
had white breast, small brown specks on the belly, fine streaking on top and
side of head and back of head and side of neck. Also, there was a distinct eyeline. |
Voice: |
None |
Similar
species: |
Don't
know of another hawk that is similar. |
Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Photographs
by Steve Pagans |
Previous experience: |
None |
Identification aids: |
Bird
books and other birders on site. |
Notes? |
Memory
and scrutiny of photographs. |
Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
Date and time: |
11-3-10,
10:20 am |