LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE

REPORT FORM

1.English and Scientific names: Say’s Phoebe (Sayonis saya)

2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage):

1 presumed adult

3. Locality: Parish: Orleans

Specific Locality: End of Intracoastal Dr.

4. Date(s) when observed: 12/22/12

5. Time(s) of day when observed:12:45 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

6. Reporting observer and address: Phillip Wallace

New Orleans, LA 70125

7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): Curt Sorrells, Luke Powell

8. Other observers who independently identified the bird(s):

9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Good

10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Eagle 10x40 binoculars

11. Distance to bird(s): 15-30 meters

12. Duration of observation: 15 minutes

13. Habitat: On concrete wall on levee and adjacent area near the Intracoastal Waterway; levee bordered by brackish marsh on one side and tallow scrub woods on the other side. Substantial open area extends from levee on both sides before reaching the marsh and the woods.

14. Behavior of bird / circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): Perching on concrete wall atop levee, as well as on posts and branches; flycatching.

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): Approximate size of an Eastern Phoebe, but appearing slimmer. Brownish-gray above and rusty below from undertail coverts to pale gray breast and throat. Broad pale tips to greater primary coverts contrast with dark folded wing. Very dark tail.

16. Voice: None

17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation): Could be confused with imm. Vermilion FC with a cursory view; otherwise straightforward ID.

18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos by Wallace accompany this report.

19. Previous experience with this species: Seen many times out west and several times in LA.

20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification):

None

a. at time of observation:

b. after observation:

21. This description is written from: __x__notes made shortly after the observation and photos

22. Are you positive of your identification if not, explain: Yes

23. Date: 2 January 2013 Time: 11:45 a.m.