LOUISIANA
REPORT FORM
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
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1. English and Scientific names: Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: |
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Specific Locality: |
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4. Date(s) when observed:
November 29, 2010 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 7:15 AM |
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6. Reporting observer and address: same as above |
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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):
grayish skies with cloud cover |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10 x 50 Alpen binocular |
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11. Distance to bird(s):
they were about 200 feet above ground, and they flew directly over my
head at one point. |
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12. Duration of observation: 40 seconds |
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13. Habitat:
suburban air space |
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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): the birds were flying rapidly in small
circles as they actively fed in the air above me. |
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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): I could not discern throat color; lighting too
poor. No vocalizations, but the swifts
seemed smaller than Chimney Swifts. |
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16. Voice: none |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Chimney Swifts are
very similar; they were eliminated based on seasonal distribution. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): none |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I have seen Vaux’s Swifts several times
before this observation. I have heard
them vocalize on 1-2 of these previous occasions. |
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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 |
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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: 95% sure they were not
Chimney Swifts |
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23. Signature of reporter: Jeffrey W. Harris Date:
March 19, 2011 Time: 9:45 AM |
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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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birds were seen flying together