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: Empidonax traillii |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: Caddo |
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Specific Locality: Cane’s Landing, 32.52581, -93.74529 |
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4. Date(s) when observed: |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Jeff Trahan |
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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): |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Observed this bird from different directions. Best conditions was
when the bird was west of me with the sun rising in the east. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Lica 10x42 |
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11. Distance to bird(s): Closest distance about 15 feet. |
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12. Duration of observation: About one hour. However, the bird was not in view all of this time. It was in view for a total of perhaps about 3 minutes. |
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13. Habitat: Open area with lots of willow trees and giant ragweed both
5 to 6 feet tall. |
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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): Bird moved around, but was observed singing at the top of
small willow trees and ragweed. |
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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): My description is contained in the photos that I took which will be submitted with this form. |
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16. Voice: Often sang the phrase “fitz-bew” which was clearly heard
many times |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation): Similar species are other Empidonax flycatchers. They were eliminated by the song heard. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos were taken by me and are attached. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Yes. |
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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: |
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b. after observation: |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes made after the observation (date:_____); _____memory. None of the above. The attached photos are my description. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: |
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23. Signature of reporter: Jeff Trahan Date: May 28, 2011 Time:3:45 p.m. |
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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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One
adult