LOUISIANA
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Shiny Cowbird Molothrus Bonariensis |
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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:
__Calcasieu__________________________________________ |
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Specific Locality: __Farmers Rice Mill Hwy 397 Lake Charles Louisiana _____________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: Feb 26 2013 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 9: 30 am |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Billy Jones, Lake
Charles, La. 70611 |
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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): Tom Finnie, James W. Beck |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Full Sun , Sun directly behind me |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Nikon d90
500mm lense also sony Binos |
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11. Distance to bird(s): less than 30 ft. |
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12. Duration of observation: 10 min |
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13. Habitat: Open grassy ground in a parking lot |
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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): Feeding and
sitting in sun. |
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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):
Black bird Black eye |
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16. Voice: Did not hear it |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Brown headed cowbirds and Bronzed Cowbirds both present. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Billy Jones |
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19. Previous experience with this species: None |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation: None just took pictures |
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b. after observation: Sibleys and fellow birders |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); _____memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes there’s nothing else it can be and other birders agree |
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23. Date:_02-26-2013_________Time:__6:45pm_____ |
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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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