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English
and Scientific names: |
Yellow Green Vireo
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Number
of individuals: |
One present |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Cameron Parish |
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Specific
Locality: |
Peveto Woods Bird Sanctuary |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
May 16, 2009@6:00 PM; May 17, 2009 @ 7:30 AM |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
5/16/09@6:00 PM; 5/17/09@7:30 AM |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Tom Finnie Sulphur, LA |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
On 5/16/2009 PM, Gary Broussard pointed out the YGV in a live oak tree to me and my son-in-law, Thomas Maddox. David Muth and Phillip Wallace had also seen the YGV. On 5/17/2009@7:30 AM, Matt Pontiff and I were together, saw the YGV and both took its photograph. |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
Gary Broussard, David Muth, Phillip Wallace, Thomas Maddox |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Light conditions on 5/16/2009 @ 7:00 PM okay. On 5/17/2009 the skies were overcast. |
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Optical
equipment: |
Nikon D300, 400mm lens |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
35 yards |
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Duration
of observation: |
For a total of about 10 minutes for a few sightings. |
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Habitat:
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Live oak tree in east Peveto Woods |
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Behavior
of bird: |
The YGV flew to a tree close to Matt Pontiff and me. We quickly took its image before it flew off. It returned shortly and we took some more images. |
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Description: |
See attached picture. |
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Voice: |
Not vocal at the time. |
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Similar species: |
Species was determined by Matt Pontiff who was present and the attached picture. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographed by me and Matt Pontiff. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification
aids: |
Peterson’s Guide |
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This
description is written from: |
A picture was used in lieu of notes. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes, see attached picture. |
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Reporter:
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Thomas Finnie
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Date
and time: |
6/9/2009 9:00 PM |