LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
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 Museum of Natural Science, 119
Foster Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA 70803-3216.
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1. English and Scientific names:
Little Gull Larus minutis |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes,
ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): One bird,1st winter |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish)
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: ¼ mile north of boat launch
on Davis Rd. in town of Cameron. |
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4. Date(s) when observed:
1/May/2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed:
~11:00 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): Many members of LOS Spring meet |
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8. Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s): Same as #7 |
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9. Light conditions (position of
bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): excellent
from rear of observation |
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10. Optical equipment (type,
power, condition): Swa. 20x60 scope |
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11. Distance to bird(s): ~150
meters. |
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12. Duration of observation: ~10
minutes |
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13. Habitat: grassy/shell flat area
near bank of river. |
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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): resting then flying. |
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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): dark bill, reddish legs, black spot behind eyes, blackish rear
crown cap, light gray dorsum, dark band across each wing, tiny. |
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16. Voice: none noted |
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17. Similar species (include how
they were eliminated by your observation): blackish “W” across upper wings,
blackish hind crown. |
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18. Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos sent to Paul Conover Michael Musumeche 1621 Southwood
Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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19. Previous experience with
this species: Once in North Louisiana. |
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20. Identification aids: (list
books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): None |
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a. at time of observation: None |
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b. after observation: NGA |
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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. Signature of reporter:
Michael Musumeche Date: 2/May/2011 Time:__8:30 am_____ |
