LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
PHOTOS BELOW
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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English and Scientific names:
Long-tailed Duck, Clangula hyemalis |
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Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate
plumage): One (1) female. |
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Locality: Parish: Cameron |
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Specific Locality: Nearby to observation
deck at East Jetty Park, Cameron, LA |
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Date(s) when observed: 8/Apr/2012 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: 1:30 pm |
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Reporting observer and address: Michael Musumeche, 1621 Southwood Dr.,
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Iberia, LA |
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7. Other
observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):
None |
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8. Other
observers who independently identified the bird(s): None |
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9. Light
conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount
of light): Excellent, sunny. |
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Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Swar. 10x42 |
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Distance to bird(s): ~75 meters |
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12. Duration
of observation: 10 minutes |
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Habitat: Rocky beach 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):
Swimming, loafing. |
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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): Brown dorsally, white ventrally, white, face with
large dark lower cheek, dark crown stripe. |
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Voice: None noted. |
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Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation): Very
distinct |
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Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photographs by
see #6 above. Photos sent to Paul Conover. |
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19. Previous
experience with this species: Much in Alaska |
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20.
Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in
identification): |
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None. |
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a. at
time of observation: None |
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b.
after observation: None |
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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:_8/April/
2012_________Time:__4:00 pm_____ |
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24. May
the LBRC have permission to display this report or |
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If yes,
may we include your name with the report? __yes________________
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