LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Iceland Gull Larus
glaucoides |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): One (1), 1st
winter, plumage in good shape. |
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3. Locality: Parish:
St. Tammany Parish_________________________________________ |
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Locality: __Mandeville boat launch_____________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 29/Nov/2013 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 8:30-10:00 am |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Michael Musumeche 1621 Southwood Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Kevin Leigh, Jay Huner, Joseph Vallee,
Judith O’Neale |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): |
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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): 5 meters |
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12. Duration of observation: Off and on for 1½ hours |
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13. Habitat: Large lake front |
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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): Bird was actively feeding and resting with other gull
species. |
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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): Overall dingy white with light brown dorsal striations,
very light brown ventral, head almost white, eyes dark, bill dark, legs
pinkish, rounded head |
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16. Voice: none noted |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Glaucous Gull head shape, bill color, larger size than
Iceland Gull |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Yes, several
sent to Paul Conover. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Yes |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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Sibley Guide to Birds |
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a. at time of observation: |
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b. after observation: yes |
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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: yes |
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23. Date:__30/Nov/2013________Time:___7:30 am____ |
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