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English and Scientific names: |
White-
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Number of individuals: |
One |
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Locality: |
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Specific Locality: |
Half way down |
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Date(s) when observed: |
March 11, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
9:45 AM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Bo Finnie (wife) |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
N/A |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Overcast - see picture |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300 camera, 400mm lens + 1.4 TC |
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Distance to bird(s): |
35 yards |
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Duration of observation: |
Five minutes |
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Habitat: |
Pastureland / Grassland |
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Behavior of bird: |
The raptor was sitting in a tree on the fence row facing away
from us looking back. |
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Description: |
See picture |
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Voice: |
Not vocal |
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Similar species: |
The raptor was identified by expert birder (Steve Cardiff) from the
picture posted to labird. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographed by me |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification aids: |
Positive ID through expert birders on labird |
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This description is written from: |
See picture |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
March 11, 2010 @ 7:30 PM |