LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1.English and Scientific names: Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Orleans |
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Locality: Lake Forest Blvd.; Derelict Easthaven
Rehab Center near Bundy |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 1/12/13 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 2:20 -2:30 p.m. |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Phillip Wallace
New Orleans, LA 70125 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Discovered by Joelle Finley; seen by many others |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Good |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Eagle
10x40 binoculars |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 10-30 meters |
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12. Duration of observation: 5 minutes |
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13. Habitat: On fence and building adjacent to canal; open
field across canal; urban area |
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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): Perching on
fence and deserted building; flycatching. |
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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):
Approximate size of an Eastern Phoebe, but appearing slimmer. Grayish above
and rusty below from undertail coverts to gray breast and pale throat.
Indistinct wingbars. Dark tail. |
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16. Voice: None |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Fairly straightforward ID. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos by Wallace accompany this
report. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Seen many times
out west and several times in LA. |
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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: |
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b. after observation: |
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21. This description is written from: __x__memory and photos |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes |
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23. Date: 30 January 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m. |
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