REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Tundra/Trumpeter Swan Cygnus Columbianus/Buccinator |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 7 indivduals; age/sex unknown |
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3. Locality: Parish: Parish Shreveport is in ____________________________________________ |
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Specific Locality: Press Road & Interstate 20 in Shreveport _______________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 11/3/12 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 8:00 AM |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Carol Wells, Douglass, Texas 75943 |
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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): birds flying in front and above me;birds flying south;I was driving northeasterly;sufficient light to easily identify as small flock of flying swans without being blinded by sun |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):have Swarovski Binoculars fairly new 10 x 42;didn't need or use;flock obviously swans |
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11. Distance to bird(s): ?? driving in vehicle;could see flock ahead of me flying upwards |
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12. Duration of observation: 1 minute (driving on interstate) |
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13. Habitat: interstate south of Cross Lake |
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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): all 7 flying upwards in a southerly directon in a flock |
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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): only saw flock of swans flying together in a southerly direction crossing the interstate;no opportunity to identify specific features |
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16. Voice: silent |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your
observation): other swans |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? Attached?): No |
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19. Previous experience with this species: have seen swans in Missouri, Wyoming, Illinois |
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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:just my eyes |
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b. after observation: Sibleys;thought swans
could be Tundra based on location |
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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:positive birds were swans;as to which specific species, not positive |
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23. Date:_11/5/12_________Time:_11:30AM______ |
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